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Identities Of Soldiers Gunned Down By IPOB Terrorists Revealed

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Identities of the soldiers who were  gruesomely murdered in Abia State by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have emerged.

The Matrix reports that during the sit-at-home on Thursday, vehicles and tricycles were also set ablaze by the rampaging IPOB terrorists.

In an official announcement released on Friday, the military confirmed the loss of at least five of its deployed troops at the Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Area, adjacent to Aba metropolis in Abia State, and pledged to respond decisively.

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Daily Trust reported on Friday that a communication intercepted revealed the deaths of two Sergeants, two Corporals, and one Lance Corporal, alongside six civilian casualties caught in the midst of the conflict.

 

The soldiers were identified as:

1. Sergeant Charles Ugochukwu (94NA/38/1467)

2. Sergeant Bala Abraham (03NA/53/1028

3. Corporal Gideon Egwe(10NA/65/7085)

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4. Corporal Ikpeama Ikechukwu (13NA/70/5483)

5. Corporal Augustine Emmanuel (13NA/70/6663)

 

It was  further disclosed that the assailants also carted away 5 AK47 rifles, burnt down two military patrol Hilux vehicles and injured two civilians.

The signal read, “On 30 May 24, at about 0830 hrs, troops of 144 Battalion deployed at Obikabia Junction Federal School Road, Ogbor Hill in Obingwa LGA were attacked by unknown gunmen suspected to be IPOB/ESN members.

“Gunmen who were enforcing Sit-At-Home order numbering about 30, stormed troops location in 3 black Toyota Land Cruiser Jeeps and opened fire during which 5 x Soldiers were killed.”

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