The Military High Command on Wednesday said that the troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized four Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB)/Eastern Security Network (ESN) gunmen at Ihiala town in Anambra State.
This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu.
It however lamented that one combat vehicle conveying troops was involved in an accident during the operation following a technical fault.
It stated that one gallant officer and a soldier paid the supreme price during the incident.
According to the statement, “sadly one combat vehicle conveying troops was involved in an accident during the operation following a technical fault.
One gallant officer and a soldier paid the supreme price in the accident, while two sustained injuries, the injured are currently responding to treatment at a military hospital.
The statement further explained that the neutralized gunmen were out enforcing the sit-at-home order by the outlawed group fired sporadically in and around a filling station in Ihiala town which made the. gallant troops to race to the area on receiving a distress call, troops to restore normalcy.
It added that on intercepting the dissidents, a firefight ensued and the gallant troops neutralized their leader, Ejike and three others.
According to the statement, exhibits recovered from the group include one motorcycle, two pump action double-barrel guns, 12 live cartridges and substances suspected to be cannabis among others.
“While we pray for the repose of the souls of deceased personnel, the general public is enjoined to continue to support the military and other security agencies through the provision of timely and accurate information that could enhance ongoing operations and ultimately, restore peace and stability in the region,” the statement added.
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