Government security forces clashed with militants aligned with the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Essien Udim Local Government Authority (LGA), Akwa Ibom State, the morning of April 6.

The ESN is a group associated with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement. Local authorities have not confirmed the clashes; however, preliminary reports indicate that an unknown number of casualties may have occurred. It is possible that clashes are ongoing.

The exact cause of the fighting is unclear at this time; further details are unavailable.

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