BY MUSA IDRIS UMAR, OCTOBER 23, 2025 | 11:55 PM
Operatives of the Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EOD–CBRN Base 13, Maiduguri) have detonated two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along the Ngwom–Mafa road during a joint security visit led by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum.
ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, the command spokesperson, confirmed the discovery during an assessment visit to Mafa and Dikwa local government areas of Borno State.
He said the visit followed a foiled attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on the night of October 22 and 23.
According to him, the EOD team located the buried explosives and carried out a controlled detonation to prevent harm to security personnel and travelers.
ASP Daso said that the goveror was accompanied by CP Naziru Abdulmajid, the Borno State commissioner of police, senior military officers, and heads of other security agencies.
He said the commissioner commended the governor for personally joining the assessment visit to the affected communities.
He also praised the security personnel for their dedication and bravery in maintaining safety across the area.
ASP Daso added that the police command would continue to work with other security formations to strengthen operations and sustain public confidence.
He advised residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to security agencies.
He provided emergency contact numbers 0806 807 5581 and 0802 347 3293 for prompt response.