The Senate, through its Committee on Nigerian Army, has condemned the killing of five soldiers in Aba, Abia State, and called for a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
The chairman of the Committee, Abdulaziz Yar’adua, issued a statement on Saturday, describing the attack as “heinous and cowardly.”
Mr Yar’adua in a statement urged relevant security agencies to ensure the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators, and called for a “comprehensive investigation into this despicable attack to ensure that justice is served and those responsible are brought to account”.
Yar’adua emphasized the need for a thorough investigation to ensure justice is served and those responsible are held accountable.
He extended sympathies to the families of the slain soldiers and the Nigerian Army, describing the loss as “a significant loss to our nation’s defense and stability”. He also called for a “decisive and resolute response from the military to combat this act of terror, ensuring the group responsible faces overwhelming military pressure until their complete defeat”.
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The Senate Committee on Army reiterated its support for the armed forces and emphasized the importance of unity, resilience, and collective resolve in the face of violence and insurgency.
“In times like these, unity, resilience, and collective resolve are paramount. We must stand together against all forms of violence and insurgency that threaten the security and stability of our beloved nation,” Yar’adua stated
The attack occurred on Thursday when gunmen, reportedly enforcing a sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to mark Biafra Day, attacked troops attached to Operation UDO KA at a military checkpoint in Obikabia Junction, Aba.
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