Police uncover, demolish unexploded bomb on farmland
Police in Borno State have successfully uncovered and disposed of an unexploded bomb found on a farm in the Dikwa Local Government Area. The discovery came after a farmer, Babagana Kachalla, reported a suspicious object on his land.
According to a statement on Monday from Police Public Relations Officer ASP Nahum Daso, Commissioner of Police Naziru Abdulmajid immediately dispatched a team from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Base 13 in Maiduguri to the site.
The statement noted, “In a proactive security operation, [we have] successfully recovered an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) discovered on a farmland in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.
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The recovery followed a report from one Babagana Kachalla, who sighted a suspicious object on his farmland. Upon receipt of the information, the Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, promptly deployed the Commander of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Base 13, Maiduguri, alongside his team, to the location.”
Daso added that the area was professionally cordoned off according to standard EOD-CBRN protocols.
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The ordnance, identified as a “Cluster Bomb Unit (CBU) measuring approximately 2.2 meters in length and 30 centimeters in width,” was found partially buried. EOD operatives then conducted an “IN-SITU demolition before the extraction of the cluster munitions plates.” The operation was carried out without incident.
Following the demolition, community members were educated on Explosive Ordnance Risk Awareness (EORA) to help them recognise and handle similar situations safely in the future. The police command reaffirmed its dedication to the safety of all residents.
“Members of the public are strongly advised to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious items or activities to the nearest police station,” Daso said.
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