By Salim Yunusa
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.
Director Army Public Relations, Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, 9th October 2021, however confirmed that a soldier was killed in the shoot out.
“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.
“Unfortunately, a soldier paid the supreme price, in the line of duty, for his country.”
According to him, 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.
He noted that troops also recovered one vehicle and 2 motorcycles, while conducting further exploitation of the general area for the fleeing terrorists.
While quoting the Chief of Army Staff , who commended the troops for the feat , urged them to sustain the momentum against all criminal elements operating in the region.
The COAS also sympathised with the family of the fallen hero and prays for the repose of his soul.
