One soldier killed, another injured in Imo ambush

One worker has been killed and different injured aft troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade were ambushed by suspected terrorists successful Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo state.

The incidental was disclosed by information analyst, Zagazola Makama successful a station connected his X level connected Tuesday.

According to information sources quoted by Makama, the onslaught occurred astatine astir 12:53 p.m. connected May 4 on the SPDC–Etekuru road, wherever the troops had been deployed to measure a burnt Hilux vehicle.

The troops reportedly came nether dense gunfire instantly upon accomplishment astatine the scene, starring to a fierce speech with the assailants.

In the aftermath of the ambush, 1 worker was confirmed killed successful action, portion different sustained injuries. The attackers were said to person made distant with 2 AK-47 rifles and besides partially damaged a subject vehicle.

Reinforcements were swiftly deployed to the area, forcing the attackers to retreat.

Further exploitation of the country led to the find of 2 burnt vehicles and the bodies of 2 individuals. The corpses were subsequently evacuated to a infirmary morgue for investigation.

One worker killed, different injured successful Imo ...