The Nigerian Army says an improvised-explosive device (IED) allegedly planted by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has exploded in Imo state, inflicting injuries on two members of the outlawed group.
Onyema Nwachukwu, Army spokesman, in a statement on Thursday, June 2, said, the incident occurred along Eke Ututu-Orsu road in Orsu local government area of Imo state, on Wednesday, according to Channels TV.
The spokesman stated that members of the group had, on several occasions, planted IEDs along patrol routes in a bid to harm troops.
He noted that the IPOB members were injured while they were trying to evade the army’s onslaught against them in the Orlu region.
“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 region,” 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 the peace-loving people of the South East to inform troops of possible areas where these explosives have been buried for proper evacuation and disposal,” he added.