Breaking: Chaos in Rivers as Niger Delta Militants Ambush Soldiers, Force Military Retreat From Entering Rivers State to Enforce State of Emergency
There was intense drama in Rivers State as Niger Delta militants reportedly clashed with Nigerian military personnel deployed to enforce the state of emergency declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to eyewitness reports, the military encountered stiff resistance while attempting to enter Rivers State from Aba, as militants engaged them in heavy gunfire, forcing some soldiers to retreat. Some were seen jumping into the river, while others sought refuge in nearby buildings as the confrontation intensified.
For over three hours, the Nigerian military struggled to gain access to the state, with militants vowing that no soldier would leave alive if they set foot in Rivers. The armed group has reportedly declared its own version of a state of emergency, challenging the federal government’s authority in the region.
