Troops of the Nigerian Army have Killed four Indigenous Peoples of Biafra/ Eastern Security Network gunmen at Ihiala town in Anambra State.
A statement by the spokesperson Bridgadier General Onyema Nwachukwu says the gunmen who were out enforcing the illegally imposed sit-at-home order fired sporadically in and around a filling station in Ihiala town. On receipt of a distress call, troops of the Army launched out to the location to restore normalcy. On intercepting the dissidents, a fire fight ensued and the gallant troops killed their leader, Ejike and three others.
Items recovered from the gunmen during the encounter include one motorcycle, two pump action double barrel guns, 12 live cartridges and substances suspected to be cannabis amongst others.
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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.
(Editor : Ena Agbanoma)
