An improvised explosive device (IED) explosion has injured a soldier and a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) during a joint security operation in Orsu Local Government Area.
The incident was disclosed by counter-insurgency analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X, stating that the explosion occurred at about 8:35 a.m. on March 18 while troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade were conducting operations in the Orsu general area.
According to the report, the operatives were working around a suspected hideout linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), when they stepped on a concealed pressure-activated explosive device.
The device detonated, leaving both security personnel injured.
“They were immediately administered first aid and subsequently evacuated to a medical facility for further treatment. Operations are ongoing in the area to dismantle criminal hideouts and enhance safety,” Zagazola Makama said.
Security sources added that operations are continuing in the area as troops intensify efforts to dismantle suspected criminal hideouts and improve safety across the locality in Imo State.
