Personnel from the Nigerian Army’s 14 Brigade in Ohafia are reportedly engaged in a fierce gun battle with unidentified gunmen in Mbata, Umuchima village, Isiala Ngwa North LGA, Abia State.
According to The Nations, more than 15 Hilux vehicles and armored personnel carriers arrived in Umuchima village at around 6 a.m., targeting suspected gunmen.
The gunmen are said to be stationed near a river that separates Abia from the Mbaise area of Imo State.
The report states that soldiers have secured key junctions leading to and from the village, while others are engaging the gunmen in nearby bushes.
Gunfire continues as of the latest update, with no official statements from the Nigerian Army or the Abia State Government.
According to the reporter, this incident may be linked to Governor Alex Otti’s recent commitment to improving security following a meeting with senior security officials.
