BREAKING: Tension as gunmen invade Abakaliki
Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State, has been attacked by armed men who are firing randomly and forcing locals to flee for their lives.
The incident caused a raucous scenario in the city, forcing merchants to close their stores and go home.
Others sought shelter in hotels and other buildings they could find out of dread of coming across the gunman.
According to unconfirmed accounts, the gunmen destroyed a portion of the Aha Of market, which is situated alongside the Abakaliki-Enugu expressway.
He had to rush into a hotel to seek safety, according to a person who asked to remain anonymous.
“I’m currently seeking refuge at a hotel. When I noticed people rushing, I went to get a recharge card across from the government building.
“People hurriedly parked their things inside their shops while traffic Policemen on duty opposite government house immediately changed their clothes.
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“I drove out of that area following heavy gunshots to Kpirikpiri where the road is deserted. People have parked their things inside their shops along that old Enugu road. If you are still in your houses, remain there untill calm returns”, the source said.
Videos and pictures seen on social media showing people running in different directions.
Another source said he had to run to a friend’s house for safety on hearing gunshots.
“I am also taking refuge at my friend’s abode. I ran from site(mechanic village), just before Spera-in-doe junction, I heard gunshots and people were running for safety. I managed to get to Agwu street from convent road”, the source said.
The incident is suspected to have been caused by separatist groups who had declared a five days sit-at-home order from Friday last week, which residents ignored.
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