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, military authorities said.
A statement by Onyema Nwachukwu, a Brigadier General and Director Army Public Relations said the incident occurred along Eke Ututu – Orsu road in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo state on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
Nwachukwu did not give details about the names and the extent of injuries sustained by the two IPOB members.
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, the statement said.
“The outlawed group has severally planted IEDs along troops’ patrol routes in 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.”
The proscribed group has been fighting to seek the release of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu and to seek a Republic of Biafra from Nigeria. Nigerian Government has designated IPOB a terrorist group.