Acting swiftly, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal—Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) team was dispatched to secure the affected areas.
According to a statement from Force Headquarters, “All ordnances were safely evacuated without any loss of life, injury, or property damage, and normalcy has been restored.”
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In the Dala Kacchallah area, officers recovered six unexploded projectiles and one mortar bomb near an uncompleted building. Reports suggest the items, likely abandoned by scavengers, were washed ashore by recent flooding. Similarly, a military hand grenade was found at the Gwange Riverbank.
In both cases, the EOD-CBRN team safely removed the ordnances, declared the areas safe, and conducted explosive risk awareness campaigns to educate residents.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commended the unit’s professionalism and prompt action and reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to public safety. He highlighted the team’s consistent efforts in Borno State and noted their success in preventing numerous potential calamities through the recovery of improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Investigations are ongoing to trace the recovered items’ origins and prevent future similar incidents.
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