The Borno State Police Command has again recorded another sucess story with recovery and safe demolition of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) buries as ‘victim operated’ near an Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs camp in Mallam Fatori, the headquarters of Abadam local government area in the state.
Mallam Fatori, in Northern Borno is a border community with Niger Republic, and about 272.4kms drive from Maiduguri, the state capital.
This is coming barely 24 hours when similar incident took place in Dikwa Local Government Area when a bomb planted in a farmlands was successfully defused by police.
In a press statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Keneth Daso on Tuesday said: ” The Borno State Police Command, in its continuous efforts to ensure public safety and combat the threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), has recorded another success with the recovery and safe demolition of an explosive device buried as “Victim Operated” near an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Mallam Fatori.
“On 18th August, 2025, at about 1630 hours, information was received by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Mallam Fatori, regarding a suspected explosive device in the area.
“Acting swiftly on the report, the Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, psc, immediately directed the deployment of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal–Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Team attached to Base 13, Maiduguri.
“In line with standard EOD safety protocols, the team cordoned off the area, conducted a thorough clearance operation, and successfully discovered the buried IED.
“The device was carefully evacuated to a safe location where it was professionally demolished without any casualties or damage to property.
“Members of the community were sensitized while monitoring of the area is ongoing to guarantee sustained security for residents and IDPs.
“The Borno State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Naziru Abdulmajid, psc, reiterates its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state.
“Members of the public are strongly advised to remain vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious objects or persons to the nearest Police Station.
“Emergency Contacts: 0806 807 5581, 0802 347 3293”. Daso stated. End
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