Two Nigerian soldiers have been killed in an ambush by unknown gunmen on Biafra Heroes Day in Abia State.
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It was gathered that the soldiers were attacked at Obikabia junction in Ogbor Hill, Aba, by more than 15 masked gunmen who also set their patrol van on fire.
According to video reports posted on social media by a resident, the soldiers were ambushed, resulting in a deadly attack on a day the South-East is mourning the men and women who sacrificed their lives for the cause of the Biafra War of 1967-1970.
In the viral video, men are seen setting a military vehicle on fire with gunshots heard in the background. The streets are empty as residents observe a sit-at-home order.
Later in the video, a soldier appears, with a voice lamenting, “It’s like he is the only one that survived; others have been killed.”
The identities of the attackers are still unknown, and the Nigerian Army has not yet released an official statement about the incident as details are still emerging.
Watch the video below:
Abia State is trending because suspected IPOB gunmen have reportedly klled atleast three Nigerian soldiers allegedly attempting to disrupt the National Biafra Day sit at home order.
The shooting lasted for over 1hr at Obikabia junction Aba, only one soldier escaped alive. pic.twitter.com/RzHMOSBk2s
— Trending Explained (@TrendingEx) May 30, 2024
If you are Igbo, and don't tweet about the IPOB based issues happening in the South East.
But you are always attacking Lagos state, Yorubas and other regions.
I don't think your mother told you who your true father is.
God help us in the South East. pic.twitter.com/lEWHrDO67R
— Pst Okezie (@Onsogbu) May 30, 2024
Aftermath of the unknown gun men attack at Obikabia junction in Aba, Abia state.
Our heartfelt condolences to the families and members of the Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy. But they should investigate this attack properly, and go after the perpetrators. Not innocent people. pic.twitter.com/i4tsEEqv3y
— 99% OPPRESSED. (@PIDOMNIGERIA) May 30, 2024
KanyiDaily had also reported how Alaba Excel Abbey, a ward coordinator for the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organization Foot-Soldiers (LACO-FS), was killed by gunmen in Ondo State.
