Nigerian Police Recover Unexploded Explosives in Maiduguri, Reassure Residents of Safety
On November 22, 2024, the Borno State Police Command successfully neutralized a potential threat after recovering eight unexploded ordnance (UXOs) in the Dala and Gwange areas of Maiduguri.
The police action followed distress calls from residents reporting suspicious objects in their communities.
At approximately 8:43 am, residents of the Dala-Abuja Talakawa area discovered unidentified objects near an uncompleted building.
In response, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Base 13 team quickly arrived at the scene.
They safely retrieved six projectiles and an unexploded mortar bomb.
Later in the day, around 1 pm, another report from the Gwange area led the EOD-CBRN team to recover an unexploded hand grenade along the riverbank.
All items were promptly moved to a secure facility for proper disposal.
The Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Police Command, ASP Grace Michael, praised the residents for their swift action in reporting the suspicious items, stressing the importance of community vigilance.
She assured the public that the safety of the community remains the police’s top priority and encouraged everyone to report any suspicious activities immediately.
The police also reminded the public not to handle unidentified objects and to exercise caution, especially in areas with a history of military or insurgent activity.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the ordnance were displaced by recent flooding in the state.
In an effort to raise awareness, the police command has conducted Explosive Ordnance Risk Awareness (EORE) training for residents of the affected areas, teaching them safety protocols.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Yusufu Mohammed Lawal, reiterated the police’s commitment to ensuring the safety of the public, assuring residents that similar threats would be managed swiftly to prevent harm.
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