Police recover explosive device, prevent tragedy in Maiduguri
On June 5, 2025, the Borno State Police Command successfully recovered an unexploded bomb in Maiduguri, averting a potential disaster. The device was found beneath a telecommunications mast in the Chuskon, Federal Low Cost Area, after residents alerted authorities. Police spokesperson Nahum Daso confirmed that explosive experts swiftly rendered the device safe and carried out community sensitisation. Investigations are ongoing, and police have increased patrols across the state.
What happened
- An unexploded ordnance was discovered beneath a telecom mast in Maiduguri on June 5, 2025.
- Residents quickly notified the police, prompting immediate action by the Commissioner of Police and the EOD-CBRN team.
- The device, with two wires, was safely neutralised; items like a hand plier, T-shirt, and shoes were found at the scene.
- Nahum Daso said police have begun investigations and are urging the public to remain alert and report suspicious objects.
- Similar incidents have occurred in Borno, and police have intensified patrols to enhance community safety.
