Unidentified gunmen have ambushed a convoy of
The convoy was attacked Tuesday around Ahoada axis along the
The gunmen also abducted two expatriates, Korean workers who were among the team being escorted to work in the Abua area of River State.
It was gathered that the incident, which occurred at about
A source privy to the development said the suspected kidnappers ambushed the team of expatriates being escorted by troops of 5 Battalion along the road Ahoada/Obua.
The source said: ''During the attack, the assailants opened fire on the convoy killing 4 soldiers and 2 civilians' drivers and subsequently abducted two Koreans in the process.
''Details are still sketchy, but efforts are ongoing to get more details from the units. Further details will be forwarded as soon as possible.''
However, the 6
The Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations, Major
Danjuma disclosed that the military has commenced efforts to track down the culprits, noting that efforts are also on to secure unconditional freedom for the two abducted workers.
He said: ''Troops of 5 Battalion on routine escort duty for an oil servicing company at Enweh West manifold, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State were attacked by suspected militants at Emesu junction, along Amungboro -Emuphan road. Unfortunately, 4 soldiers were killed in action, with 2 other oil workers unaccounted for.
''The suspects allegedly escaped through the Emesu waterside, using the
''The General Officer Commanding, 6 Division,
He reassured that efforts are ongoing to track down these criminals to pay for their crimes. Consequently, members of the general public are kindly requested to provide credible and actionable intelligence that could lead to the arrest of these criminals.''
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