By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Damaturu –
Yobe State Police Command has announced plans to conduct a controlled demolition of a high-velocity projectile discovered in Damaturu.
The demolition, scheduled for 1 pm on Wednesday, will be handled by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Police Unit.
According to the command’s spokesman, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the exercise will be conducted at a safe distance from the command’s headquarters on Gashua Road, posing no risk to the public.
“Members of the public are advised not to panic, as the operation is safe and poses no threat to residents,” Abdulkarim said.
The explosive device was discovered around Potiskum Road and is suspected to have been abandoned by metal scrap dealers.
SP Abdulkarim warned scrap dealers, especially those operating in conflict areas, to exercise caution and avoid collecting unidentified or unique metal objects.
“Recall that on June 22, 2025, an explosive device exploded at a scrap collection company in Kano, claiming 15 lives,” he said.
SP Abdulkarim urged the public to report suspicious objects to the nearest police station or security formation for verification.
“We, therefore, urge scrap dealers… to avoid collecting or buying unidentified or unique metal objects. Report suspicious objects to the nearest police station or security formation for verification,” he said.
The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Emmanuel Ado, has warned that anyone found collecting, purchasing, or selling explosive devices will be arrested for endangering lives and property.
