There is ongoing heavy gun battle between soldiers of 14 Brigade, Army Headquarters, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s Barracks, Ohafia and unknown gunmen in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State.

Information gathered has it that the fierce exchange of gunfire between the gunmen and soldiers has caused an exodus of residents and indigenes of Elu, Amangwu, Ebem and Amaekpu, Ohafia LGA from their respective communities to neighbouring villages in order to avoid being caught up in the crossfire.

Unconfirmed reports have it that six soldiers and a member of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) have been reportedly killed in the melee.

The villagers are calling on Senator Orji Kalu, Senate Chief Whip and others State and National Assembly members to come to their aides.

A source who spoke on the condition of anonymity stated that many male youths in the community who feared being innocently whisked away by soldiers and other security agents have left their homes in the village for another place of safety in the state.

“We learnt that some boys believed to be members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) came to the popular Ebem motor park and started shooting and later left.

“Soldiers from 14 Brigade Ohafia whose command headquarters is located in the area later came and went after them.

“We learnt that the unknown gunmen killed six soldiers and since that time, it is hell on earth. There have been sporadic gunshots from all corners.

“Marriages ceremonies billed to take place any time soon have been shifted indefinitely. We learnt that at Elu, soldiers went to the market and started pursuing people.

“A lot of houses have been burnt at Amangwu Ohafia community. They said that members of ESN were using the houses as their hideout; that I can’t validate. You need to call anyone from Amangwu to validate such claims. But what I can tell you right now is that Ohafia is on fire,” said the source.

Army spokesman, Capt Dauda Illiya could not take calls placed to his mobile line, while the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna could not confirm the report.

According to Ogbonna, he is yet to be informed of such development in Ohafia LGA.

Simplyleo:

Based on this, they will praise ugm and start boasting.

But the moment some of these ugm are gunned down, the story becomes "Buhari genocide", copying HIV EGR UN CNN BBC VOY HJK NOK etc.

USELESS COMMENT, WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY THAT BUHARI IS RIGHT TO THREATEN THE IGBOS WITH GENOCIDE...
AT LEAST BUHARI HAS MADE IT OPENLY TO EVERYONE THAT HE REALLY HATES THE IGBOS... MAKE UNA NO MENTION IGBOS FOR THIS MATTER, IGBOS DON'T KNOW WHO IS UGM, THEY ARE GOD SENT FROM HEAVEN TO FIGHT THOSE TERRORIST THAT WANTS TO KILL THE IGBOS.... WE ARE STILL THE DOT PEOPLE SAID BY A USELESS PRESIDENT....

WHEN UGM WAS TURNING SOUTHEAST TO NORTHEAST DID WE ASK BUHARI TO HELP US... BUT THE OLD MAN REFUSED AND SAID HE WILL COMMIT GENOCIDE IN IGBO LAND...


LET ME TELL YOU THE FULL STORY MORE THAN SIX SOLDIERS WAS KILLED, THE SOLDIERS STARTED BURNING PEOPLE'S HOUSE AND ARRESTED SOME INNOCENT PEOPLE BUT OHAFIA YOUTH BLOCKED THEM.. IF NOT FOR THE YOUTH YOUR SOLDIERS WOULD HAVE TAGGED THOSE INNOCENT PEOPLE AS UGM.. KUDOS TO THE BRAVE YOUTH...

Vinceobrian:
It is well

We learnt that the unknown gunmen killed six soldiers

Simplyleo:

Klevaclops:
Six soldiers but just one UGM Shit is getting real

Simplyleo:

Nkitara:
70 years old man, sorry oh sorry oh

Simplyleo:

myd44 lalsticlala

BiafIntel:

Illiterate, it is written clearly Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the article. Terrorist, all of you are going to die in Biafraland. Go to school, you refuse. Terrorism is your preference in life.

OyigboUpdate:


I hope u read the neighboring villages part. IDP Camps loading
Clap for them and cry they're innocent when they are eventually killed or arrested

OyigboUpdate:


I hope u read the neighboring villages part. IDP Camps loading
Clap for them and cry they're innocent when they are eventually killed or arrested