The movement of vehicles and passengers along the Enugu-Abakaliki Expressway has been halted following heavy shootings at the Ezilo axis of the highway by suspected gunmen. As of the time of filing this report, it was not immediately clear those responsible for the shootings. Equally, it could not be immediately established if the shooting is connected with the dispute. He said military patrol vans were patrolling the highway but have told them not to advance. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mrs Loveth Odah, confirmed the shootings.

Source: Punch April 20, 2021 17:15 UTC