A gun battle erupted between Nigerian Army soldiers and unidentified gunmen in Umuchima village, Abia State. The army deployed over 15 vehicles to target the gunmen, who were reportedly hiding near the Abia-Imo border. Residents are fleeing as the clash continues, but no official statements have been released.
A gun battle has erupted between soldiers from the Nigerian Army's 14 Brigade, based in Ohafia, and unidentified gunmen in Umuchima village, located in the Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia state. Reports suggest that more than 15 Hilux vehicles and armored personnel carriers were deployed to the village at around 6 a.m., where they targeted a group of gunmen allegedly camped near a river that marks the boundary between Abia and Imo states.
Soldiers have reportedly secured key access points into the village, while others are engaged in clashes with the gunmen in surrounding bushes. As of the latest reports, gunfire is still ongoing, but no official statement has been issued by the Nigerian Army or the Abia state government.
This operation follows a recent commitment from Governor Alex Otti to improve security in the region, after meeting with top security officials. Although the situation is fluid, the increased military presence suggests a focused effort to counter the growing threat posed by armed groups in the area. The community remains tense, and further updates are awaited as the situation develops.
The clash has prompted residents to express concerns about the growing insecurity in the state, with some fleeing the village for safety
