Breaking: Tension as gunmen attack military checkpoint, kill 2 in popular southeast state

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy

Ebonyi state - Gunmen have reportedly killed two persons during an attack on a military checkpoint in the Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred along the Amangwu axis of the Amasiri-Owutu road on Friday, August 2.

The attack occurred along the Amangwu axis of the Amasiri-Owutu road on Friday, August 2. Note: Photo used for illustration purposes only Photo credit: STEFAN HEUNIS/AFP
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According to Channels Television, an eyewitness said the attack was carried out by gunmen on a motorcycle.

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The eyewitness said a soldier and one of the gunmen were killed during the gun battle.

Residents, motorists and commuters plying the road went into panic mood

Source: Legit.ng