Two Nigerian soldiers were killed in a fierce clash with suspected members of the armed wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Imo State on Sunday.
The confrontation occurred in the Osina area, according to a statement released by Joseph Akubo, the spokesperson for the 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army.
In addition to the fatalities, one soldier remains unaccounted for.
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is a separatist movement that advocates for the creation of an independent state in southeastern Nigeria.
The Nigerian government has designated IPOB as a terrorist organization.
This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by Nigeria, particularly in the southeastern region, where tensions between separatist groups and government forces have persisted.
