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IPOB/ESN attack: Five soldiers killed in fatal auto crash after receiving distress call in Anambra

Five soldiers have died while others critically injured in a fatal accident during a call to duty in Ihiala Anambra state.

The officers from the 302 Artillery Regiment, General Support, Onitsha, were in an MRAP (mine-resistant, ambush protected vehicle) when it crashed on Tuesday, Feb. 8.

They were on their way to Ihiala to join with their colleagues at a military checkpoint after receiving information that operatives of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) were planning to attack the checkpoint, according to SaharaReporters.

 

Attah Aaron

Attah Aaron has spent over six years with Idoma Voice. He writes on religion and health.

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