• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Many Feared Dead As Soldiers, Youths Clash In Imo Community

by Emmanuel Mgheahurike and Angela Nkwo- Akpolu
3 years ago
in News
soldiers
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

Many people have been feared dead in a clash between soldiers from the 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze and some youths at Izombe community in Oguta local government area of Imo State.

Advertisement

LEADERSHIP gathered that the incident took place yesterday after soldiers were drafted to the oil-community to checkmate criminality in the vicinity.

Sources, however, confirmed that the attack was launched by the youths of the community.

It was made known that the youths had two days ago attacked and killed a truck driver which ignited increased patrol by the soldiers in the area.

However, the youths were said to have attacked the patrol team, which resulted in heavy shooting.

RELATED

Edun Hails Adeniyi, Says Customs Contribution Crucial For Actualising N49trn 2025 Budget

JUST-IN: Tinubu Extends Tenure Of Customs’ Boss Adeniyi By 1 Year

15 minutes ago
Oyo Gov’t Plans To Digitalise House Numbering

Oyo Gov’t Plans To Digitalise House Numbering

23 minutes ago

As at the time of submitting this report, sporadic shootings were said to be going on in within the Oguta community.

A native of the area who does not want his name mentioned, confirmed the incident, describing same as an “invasion.”

Spokesperson of the 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze, Captain Joseph Akubo, who confirmed the incident, however, denied that soldiers stormed the community.

He stressed that the youths attacked the soldiers who were on a normal patrol following increased criminal activities in the area.

According to him, he is yet to ascertain the casualty figure as the youths are still engaging the soldiers in serious battle.

His words: “The soldiers were on routine patrol in the area when they came under attack by the youths. Two days ago, a Dangote Truck driver was killed and coupled with other criminal activities, which had necessitated increased patrol. So as the soldiers were on normal exercise, they came under attack.

“I cannot tell you the casualty figure because the youth are still attacking our men and taking cover in the buildings in the neighbourhood.”

A military source who pleaded anonymity said there was heavy shooting in the community even as many were feared dead and several properties including the market had been razed down.

Already, many had escaped with injuries and were hiding in bushes.

 


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel




SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Reps Summon Governors’ Forum DG Over Ecological Funds’ Disbursement

Next Post

Yoruba Elders Endorse Tinubu For President

Emmanuel Mgheahurike and Angela Nkwo- Akpolu

Emmanuel Mgheahurike and Angela Nkwo- Akpolu

You May Like

Edun Hails Adeniyi, Says Customs Contribution Crucial For Actualising N49trn 2025 Budget
News

JUST-IN: Tinubu Extends Tenure Of Customs’ Boss Adeniyi By 1 Year

2025/07/31
Oyo Gov’t Plans To Digitalise House Numbering
News

Oyo Gov’t Plans To Digitalise House Numbering

2025/07/31
CDS Tasks Niger Delta Host Communities On Ownership Of National Assets
News

Armed Forces Radio Has Blocked Terrorists Propaganda, Misinformation — CDS

2025/07/31
BBNaija10: ‘Dede Behaves As If She Doesn’t Use Toilet’, Kuture Complains
Entertainment

BBNaija10: ‘Dede Behaves As If She Doesn’t Use Toilet’, Kuture Complains

2025/07/31
ljaw Seeks Revival Of Sea Ports In Niger Delta
News

Security Operatives, Youths Apprehend Drug Baron

2025/07/31
Ramadan: Let’s Bury Ethnoreligious Biases For Peace, Gov Eno Urges Muslims
News

Akwa Ibom Gov’t Adopts TSA To Curb Fraud

2025/07/31
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Ex-Barcelona Midfielder Perez Hospitalised After Dog Bite On Genitals

JUST-IN: Tinubu Extends Tenure Of Customs’ Boss Adeniyi By 1 Year

Oyo Gov’t Plans To Digitalise House Numbering

Armed Forces Radio Has Blocked Terrorists Propaganda, Misinformation — CDS

JUST-IN: Kwara Court Sentences Abdulrahman Bello To Death For Killing Final Year Student Hafsoh

BBNaija10: ‘Dede Behaves As If She Doesn’t Use Toilet’, Kuture Complains

2027: Zoning, Automatic Ticket Anti-democratic, Forum Leader Tells PDP

Security Operatives, Youths Apprehend Drug Baron

Akwa Ibom Gov’t Adopts TSA To Curb Fraud

BBNaija10: Drama As Big Soso, Imisi Quarrel Over Food

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.