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One soldier killed, another injured in ambush on troops in Imo State 

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade have been ambushed by suspected terrorists while on a mission to assess a burnt vehicle in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 12:53 p.m. on May 4 along the SPDC–Etekuru road, where the troops had gone to assess a burnt Hilux vehicle.

On arrival at the location, the troops came under heavy fire from the attackers.

In the encounter, one soldier was killed in action while another sustained injuries. The attackers reportedly carted away two AK-47 rifles and partially damaged a military vehicle.

Reinforcements were quickly deployed to support the troops, forcing the assailants to flee the scene.

Subsequent exploitation of the area led to the discovery of two burnt vehicles and two corpses.

The bodies were evacuated to a hospital morgue for further investigation and necessary action, while operations are ongoing to track down the attackers.