Sporadic gunshots in Ogoni, Rivers state
Report reaching UZOMBOCITY BLOG has it that heavy gun battle is ongoing in Bori, Rivers State, between soldiers and militants suspected to be supporters of ex-militant leader, Solomon Ndigbara.
The reports that 3 persons are feared dead at Yeghe in Gokana, the home town of the embattled ex-militant.
The report said the three youths were killed as a result of a shoot-out between the military and some armed cultist when the military invaded the family house of Solomon who has been hiding from security forces.
In the meantime, the Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori has been shut down following the gun duel.
Eyewitness in Bori said, “No movement in Bori now, as Shops are locked, market is deserted. Many people have sustained injuries from stray bullets.”
The Nigerian Army, 2 Brigade Command, Port Harcourt is expected to brief the Press later today on the development in Ogoni, Rivers state.
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