A clash at the popular Isi Gate area in Umuahia, the Abia state capital, forces business owners to abruptly close shops ~ Sportty

A clash at the popular Isi Gate area in Umuahia, the Abia state capital, forces business owners to abruptly close shops

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The reported clash began over a disagreement between soldiers at a checkpoint and a commercial tricycle operator.

A member of IPOB says the soldiers shot at and injured some people who had remained peaceful and were appealing to the soldiers to release the tricyclist.

A reported clash between members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and some soldiers has thrown Umuahia, the Abia state capital, in a state of confusion.