Crime
Police EOD Recovers Explosives, Prevents Calamity In Borno
As IGP Commends Officers, Assures of Continuous Strides In Ensuring Safety, Security
The Nigeria Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit has again successfully recovered unexploded military ordnances in Maiduguri.
According to a statement signed by ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA, this occured on 22nd November 2024, following reports from vigilant residents.
“Acting swiftly, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal – Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) team was deployed to secure the affected areas,” the statement said.
Adding: “All ordnances were safely evacuated without any loss of life, injury, or property damage, and normalcy has been restored.
ALSO READ: Multiple Blows To A Reactive North: Emilokan Na Your Mate?
“In the Dala Kacchallah area, the operatives recovered six (6) unexploded projectiles and one (1) mortar bomb near an uncompleted building. Reports indicate that the items, washed ashore by recent flooding, were abandoned by local scavengers. Similarly, at the Gwange Riverbank, a military hand grenade was discovered. In both instances, the EOD-CBRN team safely removed the ordnances, declared the areas safe, and conducted explosive risk awareness campaigns to sensitize residents.”
Commending the professionalism and prompt response of the EOD-CBRN Unit, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM has assured Nigerians of the Force’s commitment to ensuring public safety and security.
The IGP also noted that the EOD team in Borno State has been consistent in responsiveness and professionalism in preventing series of calamities as many IEDs have been safely recovered in many instances within the state.
Investigations are ongoing to trace the origins of the recovered items and to prevent future occurrences.
The Inspector-General of Police also urged members of the public to refrain from handling suspicious objects and to promptly report such discoveries to the police.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast in its mandate to protect lives and property across Maiduguri and its environs,” the statement concluded.
-
News17 hours ago
Advancing Regional Growth: Senator Ned Nwoko Hosts Benin-Owena Development Authority Team At His Abuja Residence
-
Politics24 hours ago
Ighrakpata Leads OSU Federal Constituency Steering Committee
-
News24 hours ago
Gov. Okpebholo Approves 21-Year Jail Term For Cultists, Sponsors In Edo
-
News24 hours ago
NAFDAC Shuts Down 250 Fake Factories In Abia
-
News24 hours ago
No Room For Sharia Court In Ogun State,’ Says Governor Abiodun