The killing of troops at Obikabia Junction by unidentified individuals has deeply saddened Okezie Ikpeazu, the immediate past governor of Abia State, who described the incident as savage and immoral.

Ikpeazu said in a statement on Saturday that the soldiers’ deaths don’t reflect who we are as a nation and that it is hard to comprehend such cruelty against soldiers who were serving a legitimate mission to protect our people.

He sent the Nigerian Army’s leadership and Chief of Army Staff his sincere sympathies for the regrettable event. Additionally, he expressed his sympathies to the families of the fallen servicemen.

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In order to identify the criminals and conduct extensive investigations into this tragedy, the former governor pleaded with the security services.

But he also urged the military authorities to proceed with professionalism and appropriate caution while conducting their inquiry and to make sure that innocent bystanders are spared the worst of the consequences.

Ikpeazu prayed to the All-Powerful God to keep the land peaceful and to keep our people safe.

IPOB announced a sit-at-home on Thursday in remembrance of those lost in the Biafra civil war.

In Aba, Abia State, five soldiers were slain by unidentified gunmen during the sit-at-home.

The event happened in the Obingwa Local Government Area at the Obikabia Junction checkpoint.