The Nigerian Army says it has recovered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Imo state, planted by unknown people it suspects to be members of the Eastern Security Network.
A statement by the Army’s Director of Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the devices were discovered along Orlu – Owerri road.
The statement reads in part, “troops have uncovered four Improvised Explosive Devices planted by members of the proscribed IPOB/ ESN, in their desperate effort to inflict harm on unsuspecting motorists and other road users along Orlu – Owerri road.
“The vigilant troops, who were on a reinforcement mission to Mgbidi/Awo Mmama, detected the IEDs planted at about 15 meters apart on both sides of the road and safely defused them. No casualty was recorded during the defusion.
“The troops also recovered four wraps of unexploded ordnances, one motorcycle battery, two-vehicle alarm devices, one detonator, wires and batteries. The road has been safely cleared, and motorists have resumed plying the road.
“We urge all law-abiding citizens to go about their normal businesses and disregard the illegal sit at home order. We also appeal to the good people of Mgbidi, Awo Mmama and Omuma Communities to report any suspected movement of members of the irredentist group, who may be seeking a safe haven, to relevant security agencies.
