The Nigerian Army, on Saturday, said that troops neutralised
three suspected gunmen in Anambra State.
This was expressed in a statement on Saturday by Onyema
Nwachukwu, Brig Gen., Director Army Public Relations.
According to him, troops of Sector 5 of Exercise Golden Dawn
deployed to the South-East neutralised three unknown gunmen who attacked a
Nigerian Police checkpoint along Okija-Onitsha expressway on 7 October 2021.
According to him, the gallant troops engaged and overwhelmed
the gunmen with superior firepower, forcing them to flee the scene, adding
that, troops however gave them a hot pursuit, and engaged the gunmen in a gun
duel.
He said the 3 gunmen, who drove in 2 Vehicles ( a Hilux and
Hummer bus), eventually succumbed to troops’ effective firepower, while others
fled with gunshot wounds.
Onyema further said that troops also recovered one vehicle
and 2 motorcycles, while conducting further exploitation of the general area
for the fleeing terrorists.
“Unfortunately, a soldier paid the supreme price, in the
line of duty, for his country.
“The Chief of Army Staff Commended the troops for the feat
and urged them to sustain the momentum against all criminal elements operating
in the region,” the statement said.
He said the COAS also sympathised with the family of the
fallen hero and prayed for the repose of his soul.
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