Borno State Police Command has discovered six projectile grenades allegedly abandoned by terrorists at Ajilari Cross area in Maiduguri.
Gatekeepers News reports that the state Commissioner of police, Mr Yusuf Lawal disclosed this on Saturday while briefing the press in Maiduguri.
The Commissioner revealed that the projectile Grenades were discovered on Friday.
Lawal said that personnel of Explosive Ordnance Device(EOD), Base 13, deployed to the scene to assess the grenades and discovered that they were manufactured with incendiary chemicals.
He added that the affected area was thoroughly screened the projectiles were recovered intact, and the area was declared safe.
Lawal said, “In a separate incident, 20 suspects were arrested for burning tyres and inciting disturbances in Maiduguri.”
”They are currently under interrogation and investigation for transparent prosecution.”
He further revealed that another violent incident occurred the same day in Bassam Galomari Village, Gubio II Ward, under Gubio LGA.
Lawal said Fulani herdsmen, carrying cows, allegedly entered a farm belonging to a resident, leading to a brawl.
He said, ”The farm owner attempted to remove the herdsmen from his property, but they resisted, and one of the Fulani men attacked the farmer, cutting both his hands.”
”The victim was rushed to Gubio Hospital, where he was referred to Maiduguri Hospital for further treatment.”
The commissioner noted that the security agencies have been mandated to respond to the situation to resolve the crisis.
Lawal added that security forces have remained on high alert, working to maintain public safety and prevent further incidents.
