By Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
One soldier fell to the firepower of gunmen and three others critically injured in an early Sunday ambush by gunmen in Rivers State.
The attack occurred at the boundary bridge between the Asari-Toru in the Kalabari region and the Emohua Local Government Area of the state.
Four soldiers reportedly sustained severe gunshot wounds while rampaging gunmen fled into the woods.
The four soldiers were reportedly rushed to the Military Hospital, Port Harcourt, for medical attention.
Stonix News gathered that the dead soldier among the four wounded died in the hospital while doctors were said to be battling for the lives of the other three.
Chairman of Akuku-Toru LGA, Rowland Sekibo, who confirmed the incident to journalists, said the soldiers were ambushed.
The ambush has thrown other troops into mourning.
No official statement from the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations at the Six Division, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Ekeocha, yet.
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