Gunmen on Tuesday night reportedly killed several persons during an invasion of the newly constructed Abia cattle market in Omumauzor in the Ukwa West local area of Abia State, The Nation reports.
It was gathered the midnight attack kept the villagers apprehensive.
Meanwhile, security operatives have taken over the area to maintain peace.
The Abia State Government recently moved traders from Ahia Udele cattle market to Omumauzor following a fatal truck accident in the area.
