Military apprehends 100 suspects over Abia killing — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops have arrested over 100 suspects in response to the attack by the Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) on military checkpoint in Abia State that claimed the lives of five service personnel.
Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba who disclosed this on Thursday said troops also released those not culpable in the attack following preliminary investigations.
Maj.-Gen. Buba revealed that nine soldiers were killed in June alone by non-state actors across the country.
He, however, did not provide the exact number of suspects in custody which he said are assisting the military in their operations.
It would be recalled that suspected IPOB/ESN separatist had on 30 May 2024 attacked a military checkpoint at Obikabia Junction in Obingwa local government areas adjourning Aba metropolis in Abia State.
The military high command later in a statement confirmed death of five soldiers and six civilians in the attack and vowed to fiercely retaliate.
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