IED explodes under military vehicle during patrol in Imo

An improvised explosive device, IED, has reportedly detonated nether a subject conveyance during a regular patrol on the Ihite Ukwa–Health Centre axis successful Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.

Security sources disclosed this to information adept Zagazola Makama on Saturday.

The sources said the incidental occurred astatine astir 6:50 a.m. connected September 4, 2026, erstwhile troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade stepped connected the instrumentality portion conducting a patrol.

The sources said the detonation damaged the front-right fender of the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle.

It was, however, gathered that nary casualty was recorded successful the incident.

According to Makama, the troops person continued to support information operations successful the area, portion efforts are ongoing to forestall further attacks on the route.

IED explodes nether subject conveyance during patrol successful Imo