Abia State, Nigeria – August 18, 2024
Tension gripped the town of Umuahia in Abia State, Southeast Nigeria, as a tragic incident unfolded today involving police officers who reportedly opened fire on each other after mistaking themselves for members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
According to eyewitness accounts, the chaotic scene erupted in the early hours of the morning when two teams of police officers, operating in the area, encountered each other under suspicious circumstances. Fearing that they were under attack by IPOB militants, who have been a significant concern in the region, the officers engaged in a fierce exchange of gunfire.