Operatives in Borno State Police Command have successfully removed two Improvised Explosive Devices planted by insurgents along the Ngwaom–Mafa Road.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the state police command’s spokesperson, ASP Nahum Daso, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Maiduguri.
According to Daso, the explosives were discovered and safely neutralised during a post-attack assessment visit by Governor Babagana Zulum, who was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, and senior military officials to Mafa and Dikwa Local Government Areas.
He explained that the visit came in the aftermath of a foiled Boko Haram attack that occurred in the midnight hours of October 22 and 23.
“The timely detection and controlled detonation of the IEDs averted potential harm to security personnel and commuters along the route,” Daso stated.
The statement further quoted CP Abdulmajid as praising the police, military, and other security agencies for their bravery, vigilance, professionalism, and dedication during the operation.
Abdulmajid reiterated the police command’s commitment to deploying more personnel and logistics to boost operational effectiveness and consolidate security achievements in the area.
“The police command further appreciates the leadership of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Borno State, and the sustained synergy with other security agencies in the collective effort to maintain peace and stability across the state,” he added.
