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Akwa Ibom faces ‘refugee’ crisis after military operation to ‘flush out miscreants’
The military operation was launched after some gunmen killed three police officers in the area. 3 min read
The military operation in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State to “flush out miscreants” has created a new challenge – a refugee crisis – in the state.
The operation was launched in Ntak Ikot Akpan community after some hoodlums attacked and killed three police officers in the local government area a few days ago.
Four officers are still missing after the attack, the police in Akwa Ibom said.
Several people were killed during ground operation and an aerial bombardment by troops.