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Home » Breaking News » BREAKING: Army says two soldiers killed in gun battle with ESN in Enugu

BREAKING: Army says two soldiers killed in gun battle with ESN in Enugu

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July 14, 2021
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Men of the Eastern Security Network during a parade in one their camps

The Army Public Relations Department has announced the death of two of its fighters, during a gun battle with members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN).

The two soldiers were gunned down while the army was trying to repel an attack at Adani community in Uzo-Uwani Council Area of Enugu State.

The troops were deployed to check the activities of gunmen in the community before gunmen attacked thier location at Iggah/Asaba checkpoint.

According to a statement by the Director Army Public Relations Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, “Nigerian Army troops deployed to checkmate the activities of gunmen at Adani community of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, yesterday 13 July 2021, repelled Eastern Security Network (ESN) gun attack on troops’ location at Iggah/Asaba checkpoint.

“Sadly, during the fire fight that ensued, two soldiers paid the supreme price. Troops are currently on the trail of the criminals”.

“We assure the general public of our commitment to provide adequate security in the general area in collaboration with other security agencies. We also urge members of the public to complement the effort of the security agencies by remaining law abiding and provide useful information on the fleeing gunmen”.

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