SUBJECT:
RECOVERY OF UNEXPLODED ORDINANCE (UXO’S) IN DALA AND GWANGE AREA, MAIDUGURI*
The Borno State Police Command recovers 8 Unexploded Ordinance in Dala and Gwange Area, Maiduguri. CP ML YUSUFU re-assures public of their safety and security.
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 a safer ground.
Similarly, On 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 reveals that the Ordnance were 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.
The Borno State Commissioner of Police CP Yusufu Mohammed Lawal further re-assures the Command’s commitment in ensuring Public safety and security of all and sundry. In this regard, Public are advised to remain calm and be vigilant , to also report any suspicious objects or activities in their respective areas to police through the following emergency contacts: 0806 807 5581, 0802 347 3293.
ASP GRACE MICHAEL
DEPUTY-PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISIONER OF POLICE
BORNO STATE COMMAND.
Report by;
Abdullahi Mustapha.
At-tajdid News.
