Soldiers Clash With Unknown Gunmen In Abia, Take Control Of Key Junction, River That Borders Abia, Mbaise In Imo State

A fierce gun battle is currently raging between the Nigerian Army and unidentified gunmen in Mbata, Umuchima Village, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, according to ABN TV 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.

Sources indicate that the Nigerian Army has deployed over 15 Hilux trucks and armored personnel carriers arrived at Umuchima village around 6 a.m, targeting suspected gunmen, who have established a base in the village near the river that borders Abia State and Mbaise in Imo State.

Soldiers have secured the junctions leading to and from the village while others engage the gunmen in the surrounding bush.

As of this report, gunfire can still be heard in the area.

Neither the Nigerian Army nor the Abia State government has issued any official statements regarding the situation, However soldiers have taken control of key junctions leading in and out of the village, while others engage the gunmen in nearby bushes.

The unfolding events are still developing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available but Gunfire has persisted as of the time of this report, with no official statements from the Nigerian Army or the Abia State Government.

According to report, the development may be connected to Governor Alex Otti’s recent pledge to enhance security following a meeting with top security officials.