There was pandemonium in some parts of Orlu and Orsu local government areas of Imo State as gunmen and security agents engaged in a gun battle.
It was learnt that the gun duel which started on Saturday night, continued into the morning of Sunday.
The incident made residents scamper for safety.
The security operatives were said to have stormed the affected areas based on the report that the unknown gunmen were regrouping to launch attacks.
A guest house, Inland Guest House or Ukwu Aki Guest House, was razed down on Sunday morning, as a result of the incident.
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Areas affected by the incident include Amanachi, Awo-Idemili in Orsu Local Government Area of the state.
In Orlu town, Banana junction and environs witnessed the heat of the battle.
The Imo State Police Command, Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mike Abattam, is yet to react to the incident.
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country criminal act every day by day
Killing all the time, where is this country
Heading to am even afraid of our future
And that of our unborn children
Am imagine how Nigeria will be for
Our next generation, our government
Have worsen this country with their
Selfish interest but I know that God will
Send helper to us
I hope by now the government we do something about this unknown, gunmen killing up and down everywhere
that of our unborn children
Am imagine how Nigeria will be for
Our next generation, our government
Have worsen this country with their
Selfish interest but I know that God will
God hellp us
Am not too sure if Uzodinma is not Breeding insurgency in IMO