The Nigerian Army says troops have recovered improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on the Orlu-Owerri road in Imo state.
In a statement on Monday, Onyema Nwachukwu, army spokesman, said the soldiers also foiled an attempt by gunmen to attack two communities in the state.

The army accused the Eastern Security Network of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of planting the devices, adding that the IEDs had been safely detonated.

“Troops conducting Exercise Golden Dawn Sector 3 have thwarted an attempt by members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN), to unleash mayhem on residents of Mgbidi and Awo Mmamma communities in Oru East Local Government Area of Imo state,” the statement reads.

“The group targeted terrorising the people for lawfully refusing to observe the illegal sit-at-home order foisted on them on Monday 6 November 2021.

“The swift response of troops compelled the attackers, mounted on two Sienna Buses and a Toyota Hilux truck, to abandon their mission and withdraw in disarray. Troops are currently on the trail of the criminals.

“In a separate development, 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 army also said “four wraps of unexploded ordnances, one motorcycle battery, two vehicle alarm devices, one detonator, wires and batteries” were recovered during the operation.

The troops also urged residents to go about their normal businesses, and appealed to the public to report suspicious activities to relevant security agencies.

Vickym1:
Army should pls allow South East to have peace and stop making it look like war over there.

All these their unwanted energy is needed up north

rottennaija:
the army is the only entity standing in the way of full blown terrorism in the SE. The police and other security agencies were overwhelm.

Vickym1:

Really? How about the innocent people they're killing and then tag them Ipob? And so many innocent young youths languishing in cells all in the name of ipob

rottennaija:
the army is the only entity standing in the way of full blown terrorism in the SE. The police and other security agencies were overwhelm.

Emergingnation:
.Only the gullible unity beggars can be decieve by this childish lies and propaganda.

Abdul05:
All you could say is to haul abuses on others..

you have not made any useful comment for once in this forum l have noticed you..what is really wrong?

Emergingnation:
my comment is'nt aspected to be useful to anti self determination syndicates..

Abdul05:
l can see now you still need to see a doctor

Emergingnation:
I don't dangle with Yoruba Muslims

Aonkuuse:
How do you certified them innocent

Abdul05:
Get out from my mention

But you mentioned me first

Abdul05:
l can see now you still need to see a doctor

Onyiiobi7735:

Bro,many on this forum are in serious need of chain and padlock.