- Safiu Kehinde
A group of unknown gunmen, have destroyed military checkpoint in Abia while warning the state’s governor, Alex Otti, against trespassing.
As seen in a now viral video on X, the gunmen cladded in black outfits sporadically fired shots at the deserted checkpoint.
The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday morning at Umuopara, Ekenobizi area of Umuahia South Local Government Area of the state.
While dismantling the checkpoint, one of the armed men could be heard threatening Alex Otti.
“We are removing it, Alex Chioma Otti, we are removing it. Alex we are giving you people order. We say we don’t need this kind nonsense again.
“Today is 13th of November, 2024. Alex we are dismantling this checkpoint.
“And we are giving you direct order not to come close. If we see this nonsense again, Alex you are gone!” The gunman said.