IPOB moving bombs from Lagos to destabilise Imo-DSS

The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is moving bombs and explosives to Imo state, the Department of State Services (DSS) has warned.

According to a Punch report, a letter dated April 26, 2021, and sent to the brigade commander of 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze, Owerri, Imo capital, by the DSS, the action of the group is to further destabilise the state.

The letter reportedly titled, ‘Movement of explosive devices into the state by IPOB/ESN’, was signed by one I. Abdullah on behalf of the state director of the DSS, reveal that the group was moving the explosives from Lagos to an unconfirmed location in Orlu LGA of Imo state.

The DSS reportedly said the explosive items are being concealed in articulated vehicles to prevent detection and beat security checks on the road.

“Intelligence revealed that the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network has acquired bombs and Improvised Explosive Devices with which to further their subversive activities,” the letter said.

“It was reliably gathered that the newly acquired items are currently being conveyed from Lagos to an unconfirmed location in Orlu Local Government Area.

“The items are being concealed in articulated/heavy-duty vehicles to beat security checks along the road. It was further revealed that the group intends to deploy the explosives in their planned attacks on security/government installations across the state.”