There are indications that the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) / Eastern Security Network (ESN) have acquired bombs and improvised explosive devices to launch attack on both government and civilian locations in Imo State.
According to EONS,the move may not be unconnected with the groups vow to avenge the death of its deputy leader and commander, Ikonso who was killed by government security forces in a joint operation planned and executed in Awomama area of the state on 24th of April, 2021.
Intelligence sources revealed that some leaders of IPOB/ESN met same day in Ameachi-Idodo in the suburb of Enugu in Enugu state where it was decided that strategic and soft targets should be attacked in Imo State and all other states in the region in retaliation for Ikonso death.
These explosives are believed to be currently being smuggled Into the various locations and concealed inside heavy duty are articulated vehicles from Lagos to several unconfirmed locations including Orlu In Imo State.
An unconfirmed report also states that the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu had in one of his recent broadcast, ordered his men to begin to attack members of the Law enforcement living within their communities. He was said to have further warned landlords whose houses they are living too.
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