BY: NEWS DESK, DECEMBER 31, 2025/ 01:51AM
The Borno State Police Command has clarified the arrest of a suspect over alleged IED materials in Banki, Bama Local Government Area, saying the items found had 'no active IED fabrication or priming'.
The clarification follows allegations circulating on social media videos claiming arresting a suspect in possession of IED components in Banki town of Bama Local Government Area.
ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, the command's spokesman issued the clarification in a statement on Tuesday.
According to him, the command said on December 29, 2025, at about 06:10pm, operatives accosted one Abubakar in possession of electrical wires, old mobile phone batteries, gadget scrap materials, and pairs of shoes around a mosque in Banki.
ASP Daso said preliminary investigations show the items 'have no active IED fabrication or priming'.
He added that the case has been transferred to the state command headquarters for comprehensive investigation, with the suspect in custody.
Also in the statement, the command cautioned against spreading unverified information, urging reliance on official sources for accurate info.
He assured that further updates will follow as investigations progress.