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November 23, (THEWILL) – The Borno State Police Command said it has recovered eight unexploded ordnance devices (UXOs), in Maiduguri Metropolis Council, the Borno State capital.
This was contained in a statement issued by the State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Lawan Yusufu to newsmen in Maiduguri on Friday.
According to him, the recovery operations began on Friday morning, following a distress call received at about 8:43 AM in the Dala and Gwange areas of the state capital.
The statement read: “On 22/11/2024, at about 0843hrs, the Borno State Police Command received a distress call about some unidentified objects/items suspected to be Explosive Ordnance seen clustered near an uncomplicated building in Dala – Abuja Talakawa Area, Maiduguri. The Command EOD-CBRN Base 13 Maiduguri swiftly moved to the scene where 6 projectiles and 1 unexploded mortar bomb were recovered to safer ground.
“Similarly, On the same date at about 1300hrs, The Command received another distress call from Gwange Area that an unidentified object suspected to be unexploded ordnance sighted, washed ashore in Gwange river bank, the Command EOD-CRRN Base 13 Maiduguri quickly swung into action, swept the area and recovered one unexploded Hand Grenade (UXO’s).
“Preliminary Investigations further reveal that the Ordnance was washed ashore by the recent devastating flood incident in the state. Members of both communities have been lectured on Explosive Ordinance Risk Awareness (EORE) and Safety measures”, it concluded.
The CP Yusufu Mohammed Lawal, further reassures the Command’s commitment to ensuring the Public safety and security of all and sundry. In this regard, the Public are advised to remain calm and be vigilant, to also report any suspicious objects or activities in their respective areas to police.
