The army however, stated that they lost an officer in the confrontation.
The Nigerian Army says three unknown gunmen were killed in a gun battle between the hoodlums and troops of Sector 5 of Exercise GOLDEN DAWN deployed in Enugu State.
The army however, stated that they lost an officer in the confrontation.
Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Army Public Relations officer, in a press statement claimed that the unknown gunmen were responsible for the attack on a Nigerian Police checkpoint along Okija-Onitsha expressway on October 7, 2021.
He said, “Troops of Sector 5 of Exercise GOLDEN DAWN deployed in Enugu, have neutralised three unknown gunmen who attacked a Nigerian Police checkpoint along Okija-Onitsha expressway on 7 October 2021.
“The gallant troops engaged and overwhelmed the gunmen with superior firepower, forcing them to flee the scene. Troops however gave them a hot pursuit, and engaged the gunmen in a gun duel.
“The 3 gunmen, who drove in 2 Vehicles ( a Hilux and Hummer bus), eventually succumbed to troops' effective firepower, while others fled with gunshot wounds.
“Troops also recovered one vehicle and 2 motorcycles, while conducting further exploitation of the general area for the fleeing terrorists. Unfortunately, a soldier paid the supreme price, in the line of duty, for his country.
“The Chief of Army Staff Commends the troops for the feat and urges them to sustain the momentum against all criminal elements operating in the region. The COAS also sympathises with the family of the fallen hero and prays for the repose of his soul.”