[3] The attack was widely reported to have been carried out by unknown gunmen against the Nigerian Army stationed at Obikabia junction, checkpoint.
[14] Prime Minister of the BRGIE Simon Ekpa said Tinubu had no legitimacy over Biafra and threatened in return that his government would deal with the Nigerian security agencies decisively.
[15] On 3 June, Aba residents started to flee their homes while others remained indoors for fear of reprisal by the Nigerian Army.
[17][18] On 5 June 2024, the Army denied committing retaliatory mass killings following allegations raised by Simon Ekpa.
[20] On 6 June 2024, the House of Representatives ordered the Nigerian Armed Forces to conduct a thorough investigation into the killings to identify the gunmen.