The Borno Police Command announced the discovery of six projectile grenades allegedly abandoned by terrorists at Ajilari Cross area in Maiduguri.
The State Commissioner of Police, Yusuf Lawal revealed this information on Saturday while providing a situation report to journalists in Maiduguri.
Lawal stated that the grenades were discovered on Friday by the personnel of the Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD), Base 13 who were deployed to the scene to assess the projectiles.
The grenades were found to be manufactured with incendiary chemicals. The affected area was thoroughly screened and the projectiles were recovered intact in oreder to render the area safe.
In a separate incident, 20 suspects were arrested for burning tyres and inciting disturbances in Maiduguri. They are currently under interrogation and investigation for transparent prosecution.
