Biafra National Guard gunman killed by troops in Abia

By Sumaila Ogbaje/NAN

Troops conducting Exercise Golden Dawn in the South East have neutralized one of the Biafran National Guard gunmen.

The incident happen when the gunmen attacked the troops’ location at Amaekpu, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State.

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu confirmed the development.

Nwachukwu said the gunmen, who were heavily armed and conveyed in several vehicles opened fire on the troops’ location but were met with stiff resistance by the troops.

He said the troops neutralized one gunman, while others abandoned their vehicles and retreated in disarray with gunshot wounds.

According to him, the troops also recovered a pump-action gun, among others.

“While the criminals withdrew, having been overwhelmed, they were promptly intercepted at Eda by troops of Forward Operating Base Ohaozara in Ebonyi State.

“The troops recovered additional three vehicles and apprehended one of the gunmen,” he said.