Abia: Panic As Gunmen Attack Umuahia

 Panic As Gunmen Attack Umuahia

Nigerians are taking to Twitter to report about an ongoing shooting in Abia State capital city, Umuahia as armed men alleged to be members of the Nigerian force strikes.

According to reports, Nigeria Military is allegedly shooting unarmed civilians in Umuahia.

Another report states that there’s a clash between members of the police force and unknown gun men.

It is alleged that a Nigerian Police officer was gunned down at Mission Hill axis of the Umuahia which led to the gunshots as residents run for their lives.

See some of the tweets from Abia residents;

According to reports, Nigeria #Military is shooting unarmed civilians in #umuahia, the capital city of #Abia State.

▪️It was also alleged that a @PoliceNG officer was gunned down at Mission Hill axis of the Umuahia, residents are advised to stay safe,Spread this information!!

— Nwokeukwu, Mascot Nnamdi. (@NwokeukwuMascot) May 21, 2021

Happening @Umuahia isi gate.
A clash between unknown gun men and policemen. One policeman down already. Please if you're within umuahia or it's horizons, stay safe. Infact avoid okigwe umuahia road. Please share the information.#Terror pic.twitter.com/XLvvbUcgAN

— Uchenkay1 (Datebonyigurl) (@uchenkay1) May 21, 2021

People in Umuahia should stay indoors.

Shooting by the blood thirsty uniformed forces.

— AFRICAN QUEEN (@Neche201) May 20, 2021

Umuahia is not safe at all.. Everyone stay indoors. Heard they are shooting around Mission Hill, gate, Aba road. Stay safe😭🙏#Umuahia pic.twitter.com/j0A8jQlbgU

— Tequila💦🔥 (@NellyPaschal_) May 21, 2021

The @PoliceNG men are now chasing residents at residential areas. This is a view from Warri Street, Umuahia. pic.twitter.com/kLZ73pLjXj

— UmuahiaCityConnect (@UmuahiaC) May 21, 2021