The Kaduna State Police Command has uncovered explosive devices and recovered a locally fabricated revolver pistol, along with 21 rounds of ammunition and other high-calibre weapon munitions, during an operation in the state.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
The operation, conducted last Friday, followed credible intelligence about suspicious items suspected to be Unexploded Ordnances (UXOs) at a scavenger company in the Kudandan Industrial Area of Kaduna South Local Government Area.
According to Hassan, the suspicious items were found among waste materials recently transported from Borno State, a region known for security challenges.
During the investigation, police recovered a locally made revolver pistol loaded with six rounds of ammunition, 15 rounds of 7.2mm live ammunition, three live cartridges, and assorted high-calibre ammunition.
The discovery prompted swift action from the Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, who ordered the immediate sealing of the premises to facilitate a thorough investigation by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit.
This measure aims to ensure no additional explosive devices remain at the facility.
Rabiu also issued a directive to all scavenger companies and depots across Kaduna State to immediately halt the receipt of materials from crisis-affected areas, particularly the North-East, to prevent similar incidents.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, emphasizing the importance of public cooperation in crime prevention.
“We urge residents to provide timely and useful information to support our efforts in ensuring public safety,” Hassan quoted the commissioner as saying.
The discovery has heightened concerns about the movement of dangerous materials into Kaduna, with residents calling for stricter regulations on scavenger operations.
“This is a wake-up call. We can’t allow such items to move freely into our state,” said Amina Yusuf, a local business owner.
The Kaduna State Police Command has assured the public that the investigation is ongoing, with the EOD unit working to secure the area and prevent any potential threats.
Authorities have vowed to take decisive action against those found culpable, reinforcing their resolve to safeguard the state from criminal activities.
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