The Eastern Security Network (ESN), the militia of the
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), have allegedly killed two soldiers in
Enugu.
According to Onyema Nwachukwu, army spokesman, the soldiers
were killed on Tuesday at a checkpoint in Uzo-Uwani local government area (LGA)
of the state.
He said members of ESN had engaged the troops in a gun duel
which led to the death of the soldiers.
“Nigerian Army troops deployed to checkmate the activities
of gunmen at Adani community of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State,
yesterday 13 July 2021, repelled Eastern Security Network gun attack on troops’
location at Iggah/Asaba checkpoint,” he said.
“Sadly, during the
firefight that ensued, two soldiers paid the supreme price. Troops are
currently on the trail of the criminals.
“We assure the general public of our commitment to provide
adequate security in the general area in collaboration with other security
agencies.
“We also urge members of the public to complement the effort
of the security agencies by remaining law-abiding and provide useful
information on the fleeing gunmen.”
ESN had launched attacks on security formations and
infrastructure across the south-east in the past months.
The attacks ceased after Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB, was
arrested and extradited to Nigeria.
But there appears to be a resurgence of attacks.
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