The Nigeria Army, on Wednesday, said 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.

Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations, in a statement, said the incident occurred along Eke Ututu-Orsu road in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.

This dissidents in their attempt to evade troops’ onslaught against terrorists in the area,stepped on the IED which they had earlier planted along several routes in Orlu, Orsu Local Government Area.

He said the outlawed group have severally planted IEDs along troops’ patrol routes in failed effort to bring harm to the troops.

We call on 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.