Onyema Nwachukwu, the spokesman of the Nigeria Army, has stated that the Eastern Security Network, ESN, the militia arm of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, have killed two soldiers in Enugu.
According to Colonel Nwachukwu, the soldiers were killed on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, 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.
He said: “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.
“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.”
