Locals, gripped by fear, were seen fleeing in panic as sounds of gunfire reverberated throughout the night. A gun battle has erupted in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State as military forces clashed with unidentified gunmen. The violent encounter reportedly left many dead and several injured, triggering widespread fear among local residents. The incident took place near the Aba branch area of Ehime Mbano, as gunmen allegedly ambushed soldiers stationed in the area. “Some non-state actors attacked and killed some soldiers in the area yesterday,” an anonymous source reported, adding, …