The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrest of over 100 suspects allegedly involved in the killing of five soldiers in Abia State.

Five soldiers and a civilian were reportedly killed on May 30, 2024, (Biafra Day) in Aba, Abia State, during the enforcement of a sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to mark the 57th anniversary of the Nigerian Civil War.

Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba who disclosed this on Thursday, said troops also released those not culpable in the attack following preliminary investigations.

Maj.-Gen. Buba further revealed that nine soldiers were killed in June alone by non-state actors across the country.

However, he did not provide the exact number of suspects in custody which he said are assisting the military in their operations.