Gunmen have attacked and killed a Nigerian couple, both military officers who were travelling to Imo State for their traditional wedding.
The victims have been identified as Master Warrant Officer Audu M Linus (retired) and Private Gloria Matthew.
An unknown militant group have claimed responsibility for the murder.
An audio recording of one of the killers has been intercepted by the media.
Local news blogs report that, in the said leaked audio, one of the killers had a phone conversation with a friend of the slain female soldier.
A male voice was heard saying the victims were killed in retaliation of the army’s attack on them.
At a point, the friend of the deceased female soldier burst into tears, but the militant mocked her.
The Nigeria army have condemned the killing of the two soldiers.
