Nigerian Army Discloses Identities Of Soldiers Killed By Gunmen In Aba …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>
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Aba, Abia state – The military has disclosed that two Sergeants, two Corporals and one Lance Corporal while killed by gunmen in a crossfire at Obikabia junction, Ogbor Hill, Aba in Abia state.
Henzodaily.ng recalls that the gunmen suspected to be enforcers of the sit-at-home order directed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) also burnt two patrol vans during the attack on Thursday, May 30.
Gunmen killed two Sergeants, two Corporals and one Lance Corporal. Note: Photo used only for illustration purposes
Photo credit: @HQNigerianArmy
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According to Daily Trust, the military said the gunmen also killed 6 civilians during the tragic incident.
This was contained in a signal issued by the military on Friday, 31.
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The soldiers were identified as:
Sergeant Charles Ugochukwu (94NA/38/1467)Sergeant Bala Abraham (03NA/53/1028)Corporal Gideon Egwe(10NA/65/7085)Corporal Ikpeama Ikechukwu (13NA/70/5483)Corporal Augustine Emmanuel (13NA/70/6663)
“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.”
The military added that the gunmen also carted away 5 AK47 rifles, burnt down 2 military patrol Hilux vehicles and injured 2 civilians.
Source: Henzodaily.ng
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