The 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Obinze, Owerri, says gunmen on Monday, attacked its officers on patrol at Izombe community, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. He explained that some unidentified persons on Saturday attacked and killed a truck driver, prompting increased patrol by the soldiers. “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. Imo, like other states in South-east Nigeria, has been grappling with insecurity challenges, especially deadly attacks by gunmen linked to Biafra agitation in the region.

Source: The Guardian November 08, 2022 02:42 UTC