Two Soldiers Dead, Two Injured As Nigerian Army Kills Four IPOB/ESN Fighters During Gun Battle In Anambra (Photos)

There were casualties when troops of the Nigerian Army and fighters of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra/Eastern Security Network engaged in a gun battle in Anambra State.

A statement on Wednesday by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu revealed that the clash happened when the troops moved to stop the IPOB/ESN fighters from enforcing an illegal sit-at-home order in Ihiala town of Anambra.

He narrated that following a distress call, the troops responded to restore normalcy in the area but the IPOB/ESN fighters engaged them in a serious gun battle.

During the fight, the IPOB/ESN leader identified as Ejike and three other members of the group were neutralized by the troops.

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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However, an accident involving one of the combat vehicles conveying the troops following a technical fault resulted in the death of one gallant officer and a soldier.

Two other soldiers also sustained injuries and are currently responding to treatment at a military hospital.

“While we pray for the repose of the souls of deceased personnel, the general public are enjoined to continue to support the military and other security agencies through the provision of timely and accurate information that could enhance ongoing operations and ultimately, restore peace and stability in the region,” Nwachukwu added in his statement.