By : Gbenga Akingbule.
Following multiple explosions that rocked a part of Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital on Thursday, the Theatre Commander ( TC) of Operation Hadin Kai ( OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar has vowed to review its storage facilities to prevent a recurrence.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Theatre Commander ( TC) of Operation Hadin Kai ( OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, said the explosion that rocked part of Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital, was caused by excessive heat and no lives or injuries were reported.
The military statement put to rest speculation that a suspected Boko Haram terrorist had invaded Giwa Army Barracks, where the explosion occurred.
In his words, the military “would be conducting a comprehensive review of all storage facilities to mitigate the effect of the current high temperature being experienced.”
According to the TC, “At approximately 23:30 hours on April 30, 2025, a significant explosion occurred at one of our ammunition storage facilities situated within Giwa Barracks. This incident caused widespread panic among the local populace.
“The explosion was due to the intense heat currently prevailing in Borno and other regions of the country, which had a direct impact on the storage facility
Fortunately, the situation was swiftly brought under control through the collaborative efforts of military firefighters, the Federal Fire Service and the Borno State Fire Service Department and various fire-fighting vehicles from security agencies. Civilians in the immediate vicinity were also relocated to prevent any harm to the public.”
Gen. Abubakar added that, “the Air Component, Operation HADIN KAI and the Nigerian Army Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Command conducted aerial surveillance over the incident scene and the surrounding areas of Maiduguri Metropolis. This allowed them to determine the extent of the explosion and guide rescue efforts.
“Additionally, troops from Operation HADIN KAI were strategically deployed to prevent any potential misuse of the situation by criminals and to safeguard law-abiding citizens.”
