Personnel of the Nigerian Army’s 14 Brigade, Ohafia, and
unidentified gunmen in Mbata, Umuchima village, Isiala Ngwa North LGA, Abia
State are reportedly engaged in a fierce gun battle.
The Nations reports that over 15 Hilux vehicles and armored
personnel carriers arrived at Umuchima village around 6 a.m, targeting
suspected gunmen.
The gunmen were reportedly camped near a river that marks
the boundary between Abia and the Mbaise axis of Imo State.
According to the report, soldiers have taken control of key
junctions leading in and out of the village, while others engage the gunmen in
nearby bushes.
Gunfire has persisted as of the time of this report, with no
official statements from the Nigerian Army or the Abia State Government.
The development may be connected to Governor Alex Otti’s
recent pledge to enhance security following a meeting with top security
officials.
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