The Joint Task Force (JTF) has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), of orchestrating an attack on troops at a checkpoint along Umuahia-Owerri Road in Umuahia South Local Government Area, Abia State.
The troops successfully repelled the attack with superior firepower, causing the gunmen to flee and abandon two vehicles—a Sienna and a Lexus Jeep—used during the assault.
“During the attack, the gallant troops were able to repel the attack forcing the irredentist to withdraw in disarray with gunshot wounds, abandoning one Sienna and one Lexus Jeep vehicles that were used for the attack.
“However, in the ensuing firefight, two soldiers paid the supreme price,” the Joint Task Force’s South East Operation UDO KA stated through Lieutenant Colonel Jonah Unuakhalu.
The JTF is urging residents of the South East, particularly in Abia State, to provide credible and reliable information that could lead to the apprehension of the fleeing attackers.
