IMO: Many killed as Army, youths clash in Oguta

SEVERAL people were allegedly killed as youths of Izombe in Oguta Local Government Area yesterday clashed with soldiers from the 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze.

It was gathered that the incident happened after soldiers were drafted to the oil-rich community to checkmate youth restiveness in the area.

Reports said that the killing of the driver of one Dangote truck by the youth three days had prompted increased patrol by the soldiers.

It was gathered that there were sporadic shootings after the youth allegedly attacked the patrol team.