Villagers Flee Umuchima as Gunmen Kill Two in Retaliation for Army Raid
Villagers Flee As Tension gripped Umuchima village, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area, on Friday, November 29, 2024, as unknown gunmen killed two individuals, including a man named Osama, whom they accused of informing the Nigerian Army about their operations. The gunmen also targeted the Vigilante Commander in the area, further escalating fears within the community.
The killings have led to widespread panic, with many villagers fleeing their ancestral lands in fear of further attacks. The latest violence comes just days after the Nigerian Army launched a raid on a suspected camp of the unknown gunmen in the area on Monday, aiming to dismantle the camp.
The development has left the community in a state of unrest, as residents remain on edge over the possibility of more violence.
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