The Borno State Police Command has recovered an unexploded hand grenade from a drainage slab in the Moduganari area of Maiduguri, the state capital.
The Punch reported that the explosive device was retrieved on Saturday by operatives of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal-Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear team, Base 13, Maiduguri, following a report from members of the public.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the police received the report at about 12:40pm on August 15, 2026.
According to the statement, titled, “Borno Police Command Recovers One UXO (Hand Grenade) in Maiduguri,” the Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, directed the EOD-CBRN operatives to immediately respond to the scene.
“Acting on the directives of the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, psc, following a report received at about 1240hrs on 15 August 2026 regarding a suspected UXO found on a drainage slab in Moduganari area, operatives of the EOD-CBRN Base 13, Maiduguri, promptly mobilised to the scene and safely recovered the item,” it said.
Daso said the recovered unexploded ordnance had been secured and would undergo further examination, while an investigation was ongoing to determine its origin and how it came to be found at the location.
“The Commissioner of Police commends the vigilance of the members of the public who promptly alerted the Police and reiterates the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the State,” he added.
The police spokesman also warned residents against handling or attempting to move suspected explosive devices, urging them to immediately alert security agencies.
“The Borno State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and urges continued cooperation and timely reporting of suspicious objects or activities,” the statement said.
