Gunmen have ambushed and killed four Nigerian soldiers at Obikabia junction in Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia State.
According to Politics Nigeria , the soldiers were ambushed, resulting in a deadly attack on a day the southeast is mourning the men and women who sacrificed their lives for the cause of the Biafra War of 1967-1970.
The incident occurred around 8:00 am on Thursday morning.
Reports said that the ambush led to the loss of lives.
The identities of the assailants remain unknown at this time, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The Nigerian Army has yet to release an official statement regarding the attack, and details are still emerging.
The Indigenous People of Biafra had earlier declared May 30 as a sit-at-home day to honour the memories of the fallen heroes and heroines during the war.
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Unconfirmed information coming from Obikabia junction, Ogbor hill in Aba states that lives have been lost already this morning needlessly. This is so sad!!! Please let's all stay safe!!!#olosho #saida #BiafraReferendum #enugu #ipob pic.twitter.com/1AKwYD9tH0
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