Kaduna: Police Recover Hidden Bombs, Weapons 

Kaduna State Police Command has recovered unexploded military-grade bombs and a cache of weapons concealed within a waste consignment brought into the state from Borno, raising serious concerns about the movement of materials from conflict-ridden regions. According to a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, the dangerous items were discovered on August […]

Kaduna State Police Command has recovered unexploded military-grade bombs and a cache of weapons concealed within a waste consignment brought into the state from Borno, raising serious concerns about the movement of materials from conflict-ridden regions.

According to a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, the dangerous items were discovered on August 2, 2025, following credible intelligence received by the police.

The explosives were found at a scavenger company located in the Kudandan Industrial Area of Kaduna South Local Government Area.

“A specialized team from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit led by the Commander promptly responded to the scene. After a thorough examination, the suspicious items were confirmed to be unexploded ordnance (UXOs),” the statement said.

The EOD operatives safely evacuated the explosives to a secure location for controlled demolition, in line with safety protocols.

During the operation, the police recovered additional weapons including:
One locally fabricated revolver pistol fully loaded with six rounds, Fifteen (15) rounds of 7.2mm live ammunition

Others are Three (3) live cartridges and other assorted ammunition.

In response to the discovery, the Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, immediately ordered the sealing of the facility to allow for a complete sweep by EOD personnel, ensuring no further explosive devices were left behind.

CP Muhammad condemned the movement of scrap and waste materials from insurgency-prone areas into the state, warning scavenger companies to halt such operations immediately.

“All scavenger companies and depots in the state must stop receiving consignments from crisis areas, particularly the North East,” he ordered, adding that Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) have been directed to arrest any violators.

Reiterating the Command’s commitment to public safety, CP Muhammad urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing timely intelligence to security agencies.

“Our priority is the safety of every resident. We encourage citizens to support our efforts by reporting suspicious activities or items,” he said.

Investigations are ongoing to trace the origin and intent behind the transported explosives.