Biafra News Today: Update On Aba Situation As Banks, Businesses Close Shop In Umahia

Biafra News Today: Update On Aba Situation As Banks, Businesses Close Shop In Umahia

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Umuahia, Abia State capital was engulfed with tension with the shooting of three people on Akanu Ibiam Road also known as Bank Road.

The incident happened at about 9:30 am this morning. An eye witness said they were shot close to the Diamond Bank near the Abia State Government House gate.

He said two of the three died instantly while the third was fatally injured. He said soldiers took the corpse and the injured away in their truck.

Those who were shot were said to be wearing black which the army took to be IPOB uniform.

The incident sent panic to residents as shop owners quickly locked their shops. Most vehicles also had to pack leaving passengers stranded.

Even banks had to close for business. At the First Bank on Akanu Ibiam road, customers were seen outside the bank premises. On inquiry one of the bank security said, ” we have closed for the day.”

At the Afaraukwu, the home of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, panic-stricken residents have locked their shops and residential gates. The area looked deserted.

Reports from Aba, the commercial center of the state, say that there was shooting in the city resulting in the death of many people.

It was also reported that the Ariaria Police Station in Aba was raised down, a report the PPRO, DSP Geoffrey Ogbonna, confirmed.

As a proactive measure, the policemen barricaded the gate of the command headquarters diverting the traffic to one lane.

The previous day, the city was calm but early Thursday morning troops poured into the capital city in trucks and vans/pick ups.