Troops Lose 2 Personnel, Vehicle In Anambra Operation , As Four IPOB/ESN Fighters Neutralised 

Troops of Nigerian Army (NA) has recorded a major blow in Anambra state, south eastern part of the country, as one of the combat vehicles conveying soldiers  was involved in an accident during an operation.

The accident also led to the death of one gallant officer and a soldier, while two others sustained injuries.

According to a statement by Director Army Public Relations , Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu on Wednesday, 9 February 2022, the injured personnel are currently responding to treatment at a military hospital.

The spokesman said:”Sadly, one combat vehicle conveying troops was involved in an accident during the operation following a technical fault.

” One gallant officer and a soldier paid the supreme price in the accident, while two sustained injuries. The injured 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.

However, he disclosed that the troops neutralized four Indigenous Peoples of Biafra/ Eastern Security Network gunmen at Ihiala town in  Anambra State.

Nwachukwu said  the gunmen who were out enforcing the illegally imposed sit-at-home order fired sporadically in and around a filling station in Ihiala town, adding that on receipt of a distress call, troops of the NA launched out to the location to restore normalcy.

He noted that on intercepting the dissidents, a fire fight ensued and the gallant troops neutralized their leader, Ejike and three others.

According to him, 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.