According to the 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Obinze, Owerri, gunmen attacked its officers on patrol on Monday at Izombe community, Oguta council area of Imo.
Capt. Joseph Akubo, the Brigade’s Spokesperson, verified this to reporters in Owerri on Monday.
According to Akubo, the incident occurred after soldiers were dispatched to the oil-rich community to quell youth unrest and other crimes in the area.
He explained that on Saturday, several unidentified individuals attacked and killed a truck driver, causing the soldiers to intensify patrol.
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“The soldiers were on routine patrol in the area when they came under attack by armed youths.
“Two days ago, a truck driver was killed; coupled with other criminal activities which had necessitated increased patrol.
“The oldiers were on normal patrol when they came under attack,” he said.
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.
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