By our reporter| An improvised explosive device (IED) allegedly planted by the separatist Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has exploded, inflicting injuries on its militants.
Army spokesman, Onyema Nwachukwu, who made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday, said the explosion caused severe injuries to two members of the proscribed group along Eke Ututu-Orsu road in Orsu LGA of Imo, on Wednesday.
The explosion, according to him, caused severe injuries to two members of the proscribed group.
Onyema further alleged that members of the group had, on several occasions, planted IEDs along patrol routes in a bid to harm troops.
“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 said.
“The outlawed group has severally planted IEDs along troops’ patrol routes in a failed effort to bring harm to the troops.
“We urge 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,” he said.
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