Gunmen kill two soldiers in Abia

Gunmen yesterday attacked an army checkpoint in Ekenobizi, a border community between Abia and Imo states in Umuopara, Umuahia South Local Government Area, killing two soldiers.

This was confirmed in a statement by the Joint Task Force South East Operation Udoka.

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 vehicle that was used for the attack.

The statement solicited information from general public that could assist the Army in apprehending the fleeing attackers.

The Joint Task Force South East Operation Udoka, however, promised to continue to carry out its constitutional roles of safeguarding lives and property in line with global best practice as laid down in the rules of engagement guiding its operations.