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The Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI says the explosion at Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, the Borno capital was due to excessive high temperature.
In a statement issued by Captain Reuben Kovangiya,Acting Deputy Director,Army Public Relations Headquarters, Theatre Command Operation HADIN KAI, the JTF said the heat led to the explosion of some munitions.
It however stated that the situation has been brought under control.
“The Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI Maiduguri, wishes to inform the general public of an incident involving the explosion of ordnance in one of our ammunition storage facilities located in Giwa Barracks.
“The explosion was due to the cuurent high temperatures in Maiduguri which led to the explosion of some munitions. The situation has however, been brought under control with the combined efforts of the Borno State Fire Service Department and other fire trucks from security agencies. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have been deployed to protect the public and prevent miscreants from taking advantage of the situation.
“The general public is therefore urged to please discountenance any speculation of an attack within the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council and remain calm”.
