A MILITARY officer was killed yesterday when gunmen attacked some soldiers in Awo Mmamma in the Oru East Local Government Area.
However, in reprisal, military men regrouped, stormed the town and allegedly burnt a hotel, cars, houses and shops.
The incident which happened at Ishieke junction in the area has caused panic in the community.
Many indigenes of the community have fled as soldiers took over the community.
The police spokesperson, Micheal Abattam, is yet to react of the time of filing this report.
Also, the spokesperson for the 34 Artillery Brigade Command, Owerri, Sunday Akuga, can’t be reached.
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