A fierce gun battle broke out between soldiers and unidentified gunmen in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, reportedly resulting in numerous deaths and injuries.
According to a report on The Nation, the attack took place last night at the Aba branch in Ehime Mbano.A source claimed, “Non-state actors attacked and killed several soldiers in the area yesterday.
” The area has since been engulfed in violence, with troops taking control of nearby communities.
The incident sparked widespread panic, with residents fleeing amid the relentless sound of gunfire.
“We are terrified,” said a resident who wished to remain anonymous. “The sound of gunfire is still ringing in our ears, and we don’t know what will happen next.
Ehime used to be peaceful, but now we are unsure of what is going on.
”At the time of reporting, the Nigerian Army and Police had not issued any official statements regarding the situation.
This follows a recent attack where the house of Senator Frank Ibezim, a former lawmaker representing the Okigwe senatorial zone in the 9th Assembly, and the National Open University center in Ezeoke Nsu, Ehime Mbano, were set ablaze.
The Imo State Police Command condemned that incident.
