“The soldiers were on routine patrol in the area when they came under attack by armed youths...............”
The Brigade’s spokesperson, Joseph Akubo, confirmed this while speaking with reporters in Owerri on Monday.
Mr Akubo, a captain, said the incident happened after soldiers were drafted to the oil-rich community to checkmate youth restiveness and other crimes in the area. He explained that some unidentified persons on Saturday attacked and killed a truck driver, prompting increased patrol by the soldiers.“Two days ago, a truck driver was killed; coupled with other criminal activities which had necessitated increased patrol.Mr Akubo, however, said he had yet to confirm the casualty figure as the youths were still engaging the soldiers in fierce battle.
“I cannot tell you the casualty figure because the armed youths are still attacking our men who are taking cover in the buildings in the neighbourhood,” he said. Imo, like other states in South-east Nigeria, has been grappling with insecurity challenges, especially deadly attacks by gunmen
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