An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) has exploded, causing severe injuries to two members of the outlawed group.
Confirming the report, Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the incident occured along Eke Ututu – Orsu road in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo state on Wednesday.
The Army spokesman said the dissidents, inadvertently stepped on the IED which they had earlier planted along several routes in Orlu, Orsu Local Government Area, while they were attempting to evade troops’ onslaught against terrorists in the area.
He added that the outlawed group have severally planted IEDs along troops’ patrol routes in failed effort to bring harm to the troops.
Nwachukwu urged all peace loving people of the South East to please inform troops of possible areas where these explosives have been buried for proper evacuation and disposal.
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