Crime
2 feared dead as UGM engage soldiers in a gun duel in Abia
At least four persons, including a soldier and a businesswoman, were killed on Wednesday, August 17, when unknown gunmen engaged soldiers in a gun battle in Abia State.
It was gathered that the unfortunate incident occurred on Wednesday, August 17, in Ebem Ohafia LGA of the state.
The Nation reports that the yet-to-be identified soldier, who was serving at 14 Brigade Headquarters, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Barracks, Ohafia was killed when soldiers were responding to a distress call from one of their colleagues who escaped from being k#lled in Ebem community.
It was learnt the deceased soldier was apparently in the community for an errand before he was killed by gunmen who trailed him to the community.
Meanwhile, a businesswoman identified as Miss Chinenye Ajunwa from Amuta in Isuikwuato LGA resident in Ohafia was hit by stray bullet during the gun duel.
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