Gunmen have claimed the lives of two soldiers and one civilian in Aba, Abia State, in a targeted attack on an outpost situated at the Aba main motor park along Asa road.
The incident, which occurred around 8 pm, also resulted in the death of a man suspected to be a keke operator.
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Reports indicate that the assailants, who remain unidentified, managed to flee with the weapons of the deceased soldiers after the attack.
Although other soldiers stationed at the outpost reportedly repelled the gunmen, the losses were already incurred.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and panic as rapid gunfire erupted, catching the soldiers off guard.
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The situation prompted businesses to close, with shop owners abandoning their wares around the area.
In response to the incident, military barricades have been erected, restricting vehicle movement between the main motor park and Bata Junction.
Only women are permitted to pass through these barricades with their hands raised, adding to the tense atmosphere in the area.
Efforts to obtain a response from the Army Public Relations Officer, PRO,14 Brigade, Ohafia, Lt. Omale Innocent, have been unsuccessful thus far.
