Crimes

Explosive device planted by IPOB blows up members in Imo

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.

The incident occurred along Eke Ututu-Orsu Road in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State on on Wednesday.

This was disclosed via a statement issued by the the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Wednesday night.

Nwachukwu stated that the assailants stepped on the IED which they had earlier planted along several routes in Orlu, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, while they were attempting to evade troops’ onslaught against terrorists in the area.

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“The outlawed group have severally planted IEDs along troops’ patrol routes in failed effort to bring harm to the troops,” he added.

The army spokesperson, therefore, urged the people of the South-East region of the country to inform troops of possible areas where the explosives have been planted for proper evacuation and disposal.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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