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The killing of 5 soldiers in Abia state by suspected gunmen has raised many dust. Remember we told you how the army slaughtered many people in the country home of Nnamdi Kanu in a bid to kill him. But this time around , the army were sorrounded by the gunmen who came in a prado suv jeep around 7:30 am to enforce the sit at home of which they found the presence of the army unpleasant. The army has vowed to be brutal in their approach but take a look at what the government .Top Igbo stakeholders and the general public are presenting to the Army as a penacea to arresting the alread heightened mood in the affected axis.
The military, in a statement, vowed to fiercely avenge the killing of the soldiers even as Igbo elders have begged the military to avoid the killing of innocent people.
He said the troops of Operation UDO KA deployed at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Areas adjourning Aba metropolis in Abia were attacked and sadly killed by terrorist of IPOB/ESN.
“The attack sadly took the lives of five personnel of the armed forces.
Meanwhile, investigation are ongoing concerning the attack.
“Overall, it must be reiterated that the lifeline of the terrorist is the people and this situation is no exemption.
“Winning the war without the support of the people is close to impossible and the IPOB capitalised on this to perpetrate attacks on the troops.
“The situation leave more to be desired.
“Accordingly, it is absolutely imperative that the military retaliate against this dastardly act against troops.
“The military would be fierce in its response. We would bring overwhelming military pressure on the group to ensure their total defeat,” he said.
The tension over the killing has increased with two military helicopters still hovering over the Ogbor Hill area and environs. It was gathered that residents have resorted to scampering to safety whenever they sight the several patrol teams of soldiers who move on top speed.
The soldiers had stormed Cemetery, Ngwa road, Nsulu markets and other business centres and ordered traders to leave the areas. Many schools in the city didn’t open for studies as parents did not allow their children to leave for school while some schools closed before midday.
Passengers now alight at Arungwa,Umuekea, Isiala Ngwa and Ntigha junctions and trek a kilometer while raising their hands. To avoid the situation, some motorists navigate through local routes to avoid the numerous military checkpoints on the expressway.
Meanwhile, Abia State Government, Friday, placed N25 million bounty on the killers of five soldiers in Aba on Thursday. This was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information Prince Okey Kanu.