The Nigerian police in Maiduguri successfully averted a potential disaster on Friday night when their anti-bomb squad neutralized an improvised explosive device (IED) discovered near a primary healthcare center.
The device was found by residents outside Mala Kachalla General Hospital on Baga Road at around midnight.
Quick thinking and prompt action by the police ensured the IED was safely deactivated, preventing any harm to people or property.
This incident is the latest in a series of IED discoveries in the area, including one found at a nearby primary school just a week ago.
The military has recently warned of an increase in Boko Haram’s use of IEDs to wreak havoc, making this successful intervention by the police even more crucial.
Brigadier General Abubakar Haruna, Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Maimalari Cantonment, announced that the military is ramping up awareness campaigns to educate the public about the dangers of IEDs in Maiduguri and Jere.
General Haruna emphasized that the increased use of IEDs by terrorists is due to their simplicity and effectiveness.
He urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious objects or devices to the military immediately, stressing the importance of community cooperation in preventing IED-related incidents.
