Nigerian soldiers and militants of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have reportedly exchanged gunfire.
It was gathered that the gun battle happened in Eze Aro, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State
According to reports, at least five members of the sessionist group fell to the superior firepower of the armed gang.
The gunshots it was learnt caused pandemonium in the area as residents flee into nearby bushes for safety
The IPOB militants were said to have stormed the community to the enforce “sit-at-home” order declared by the outlawed group.
IPOB had asked residents to remain indoors on days that Nnamdi Kanu, its leader, is arraigned in court.
DAILY GIST report that Kanu was arraigned on a 7-count charge at an Abuja court on Thursday and he pleaded not guilty.
The case was subsequently adjourned to November 10.
