Gunmen open fire on soldiers at army checkpoint in Abia

Gunmen on Friday opened fire on soldiers at an army checkpoint in Aba, Abia State.
The incident happened around 3:00 a.m. at Tonimas Junction, Osisioma axis, along Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway.
The gunmen also set the military’s patrol vehicle ablaze.
The number of casualties was yet to be ascertained.
The army spokesperson in Abia state could not be reached for comments as of the time of filing this report.
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