Nigerian Army has stated that 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, inflicting injuries on its own members.
Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director, Army Public Relations, made this disclosure via a statement, on Thursday morning, June 2, in Enugu state.
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According to Nwachukwu, the exploded IED caused severe injuries to two members of the outlawed group.
The Army spokesman further revealed that the incident occurred along Eke Ututu – Orsu Road in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo on June 1.
He said:
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 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.
Earlier on Wednesday, IPOB said it remains committed to the liberation and restoration of the Sovereign States of Biafra.
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The group’s Director of Media and Publicity, Emma Powerful, made this clarification, during the annual May 31 Biafra Day.
According to the proscribed organisation, no amount of intimidation will dissuade it from such a noble cause.
It further rejected the tag of ‘terrorist organisation’ by the Federal Government. It said its modus operandi and demands do not in any way suggest it subscribes to the tenets and ideals of terrorism.
