At least two members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) suffered severe injuries after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by its members and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) went off, the Nigerian army has said.
Onyema Nwachukwu, Brigadier General Director Army Public Relations, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday.
He disclosed that the incident occurred along Eke Ututu-Orsu road in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.
According to the statement, the outlaws accidentally 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 have severally planted IEDs along troops’ patrol routes in failed effort to bring harm to the troops.
It urged all peace loving people of the South-East to please inform troops of possible areas where the explosives have been buried for proper evacuation and disposal.