By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – The Nigeria Army has acknowledged the killing of two soldiers on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in a gun duel with members of Eastern Security Network (ESN).
ESN is the combatant arm of the proscribed secessionist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The Director, Nigerian Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said in a statement issued on Wednesday, July 13, that the incident took place at Adani community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State.
According to him, members of the ESN attacked troops’ position at Iggah/Asaba checkpoint on Tuesday, leading to a gun duel.
“Troops deployed to checkmate activities of gunmen at Adani community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State repelled ESN gun attack at Iggah/Asaba checkpoint on Tuesday.
“Sadly, during the fire fight that ensued, two soldiers paid the supreme price.
“Troops are currently on the trail of the criminals,’’ he stated.
Brig.-Gen. Nwachukwu assured the public of Nigerian Army’s commitment to provide adequate security in collaboration with other security agencies.
“We also urge members of the public to complement the efforts of security agencies by remaining law-abiding and by providing useful information on the fleeing gunmen,’’ he added