A fierce gun battle is currently raging between the Nigerian Army and unidentified gunmen in Mbata, Umuchima Village, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, according to ABN TV reports.
Sources indicate that the Nigerian Army has deployed over 15 Hilux trucks and armored vehicles to the scene since 6 a.m. today to confront the gunmen, who have established a base in the village near the river that borders Abia State and Mbaise in Imo State.
Soldiers have secured the junctions leading to and from the village while others engage the gunmen in the surrounding bush.
As of this report, gunfire can still be heard in the area.
Neither the Nigerian Army nor the Abia State government has issued any official statements regarding the situation.
The unfolding events are still developing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
