Four Nigerian soldiers have been reportedly killed by gunmen at Obikabia junction in Ogbor Hill, Aba, in an early morning ambush.
According to video reports posted by a resident, the soldiers were ambushed around 8:00 am, resulting in a deadly attack on a day when the southeast is mourning the men and women who sacrificed their lives during the Biafra War of 1967-1970.
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The attack occurred at Obikabia junction, Ogbor Hill, Aba, with initial reports indicating that the soldiers were caught off guard, leading to their deaths. The identities of the assailants remain unknown, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack as of yet.
Response and Current Status
The Nigerian Army has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, and details are still emerging. The tragic event has heightened tensions in the region, which is observing a sit-at-home day declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to honor the fallen heroes and heroines of the Biafra War.
Despite threats from southeast governors urging residents to ignore the sit-at-home order, there has been total compliance across the region. The ambush and the compliance with the IPOB order underscore the volatile atmosphere and the ongoing security challenges in the southeast.
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As the situation develops, further information from the Nigerian Army and local authorities is expected to provide more clarity on the circumstances surrounding the attack and the identities of those responsible. The region remains on high alert as it mourns both the historical sacrifices of the Biafra War and the recent loss of Nigerian soldiers.
