Troops of the Nigerian army has prevented an attempt by members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) to cause damage.
In a statement by director army public relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the outlawed IPOB were prevented from causing damage on residents of Mgbidi and Awo Mmamma communities in Oru East Local Government Area of Imo state.
He stated that the group targeted terrorising the people for lawfully refusing to observe the illegal sit-at-home order foisted on them on Monday, November 6, 2021.
According to Nwachukwu, the swift response of troops compelled the attackers, mounted on two Sienna Buses and a Toyota Hilux truck to abandon their mission and withdrew in disarray. Troops are currently on the trail of the criminals.
Also, in another separate development, troops have uncovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) planted by members of the proscribed IPOB/ESN, in their attempt to inflict harm on unsuspecting road users along Orlu-Owerri road.
Brig. Nwachukwu noted that the 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 motor cycle 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," he added.
The Nigerian Army urged all citizens to disregard the illegal sit-at-home order, telling them to go about their normal businesses.
NA 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.
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Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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