How Nigerian Soldiers Humiliate and Force Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe Out of His SUV in Aba
Tension as Soldiers Reportedly Force Senator Abaribe Out of His SUV in Aba
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South Senatorial District, was reportedly humiliated and forced out of his Land Cruiser bulletproof SUV by soldiers. This incident occurred in Aba, Abia State, following the killing of five military personnel at the Obikabia junction military checkpoint on Thursday.
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The confrontation started when unknown gunmen attacked and killed five soldiers at the military checkpoint during the May 30 Biafra Day celebrations. In response, the Nigerian Army deployed reinforcements, blocking roads in key areas of Aba North Local Government and extending into some villages in the Obingwa area.
While en route to a funeral ceremony in Obingwa, Senator Abaribe encountered a military barricade at Itu Ngwa village. His vehicle was stopped, and despite attempts by his police security detail, to explain the situation, the soldiers insisted that Abaribe must exit his vehicle. The senator eventually complied and was delayed for some time before being allowed to proceed.
At the funeral, Senator Abaribe recounted the incident to attendees, stating that after the soldiers allowed him to continue, he contacted Governor Alex Otti, requesting a statement to calm the tense situation. However, Governor Otti declined, fearing that issuing a statement might aggravate the situation.
The tension escalated further when Abaribe was stopped again by another group of soldiers on his way home after the funeral. Despite introducing himself as a senator, he was again ordered out of his bulletproof SUV and delayed before being allowed to leave. Concerned for his safety, Abaribe detoured to Umuahia instead of his village, Ohuru in Obingwa LGA, and returned to Abuja on the first flight on Friday.
The incident underscores the heightened tension and security concerns in Abia State following the killing of military personnel, with the Nigerian Army vowing to retaliate for the attack.
