By Abbanobi lEku Onyekachi
The Senate Committee on Army has vehemently condemned the attack on the troops of Operation UDO KA at the Obikabia junction checkpoint in Abia State on the 30th of May, 2024, during the Biafra Heroes Remembrance Day.
The assault allegedly orchestrated by the IPOB/ESN terrorists, resulting in the tragic loss of five personnel of the armed forces, is an affront to the peace and security of the nation, the committee said in the the aftermath of the incident.
Former Governor Orji Uzor Kanu and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization, has also condemned in strong terms the killing of the soldiers.
The Senate Committee Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, while condemning the act, said: “Our hearts go out to the families and colleagues of the fallen soldiers, whose sacrifice in the line of duty will not be forgotten.
“Each soldier lost represents a significant loss to our nation’s defense and stability.We urge a comprehensive investigation into this despicable attack to ensure that justice is served and those responsible are brought to account.
“It is imperative that the lifeline of these terrorists, the people, recognize the gravity of their actions and refrain from offering support to such destructive elements. We stand in solidarity with the armed forces and affirms our unwavering support for their efforts to protect our citizens and maintain peace in the region.
“We call for a decisive and resolute response from the military to combat this act of terror, ensuring the group responsible faces overwhelming military pressure until their complete defeat.”
On his own, Orji Uzor Kalu
described the incident as wicked, evil and unacceptable, just as he called on security agencies to fish out the perpetrators of the ugly act, noting that the personnel of the armed forces don’t deserve to be maltreated in view of the role they play in national security.
The former Governor while calling on the people of Abia state to be calm and law- abiding, emphasized that peace is a panacea for development, even as he commiserated with the Nigerian army on the sad development.
