IED explosion injures soldier, NSCDC personnel in Imo
A soldier and a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have sustained injuries following an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:35 a.m. on March 18 during a joint operation by troops of 34 Artillery Brigade in the Orsu general area.
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The sources said the personnel were operating around a suspected hideout of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), when they stepped on a concealed pressure-activated IED.
The device detonated, leaving both operatives injured. They were immediately administered first aid and subsequently evacuated to a medical facility for further treatment.
Sources said operations are ongoing in the area to dismantle criminal hideouts and enhance safety.