Borno police recover hand grenade from Maiduguri drainage

Operatives of the EOD-CBRN Base 13, Maiduguri, retrieved the unexploded ordnance after the command received a report about the suspected explosive on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at approximately 12:40 pm. The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, directed the response. The recovered item has been secured for examination, and an investigation is underway to determine its origin and the circumstances of its discovery.

The Commissioner of Police commended the public's vigilance and reiterated the command's commitment to protecting lives and property. The Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, urged the public to avoid touching, moving, or tampering with any suspected explosive devices.