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Imo: Army recovers bodies of 4 soldiers allegedly killed by IPOB in Orlu

 

The Nigerian Army has recovered the remains of four soldiers allegedly killed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Orlu, Imo State.

 

A vehicle damaged during the attack has also been found.

 

A top military source confirmed the development to PRNigeria on Wednesday.

 

IPOB militia had ambushed the soldiers on the escort of the Director of Civil Affairs, Brigadier General H. E. Nzan.

 

General Nzan and an Army team were on an inspection trip to the Civil-Military Project at Nkwerre.

 

The attackers took away the slain soldiers’ rifles and their vehicle.

 

After the incident, a joint operation was carried out in Orlu by the Army, Air Force and the Police.

 

On Monday, troops arrested 20 alleged members of IPOB over attacks on security agents.

 

Meanwhile, spokesperson of the Nigerian Army 82 Division, Colonel Aliyu Yusuf has condemned footageon an alleged plan by soldiers to attack women and children in Orlu Market.

 

Yusuf said the fake video is being circulated on social media to hoodwink the public.

 

Source: Daily Post

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