The Borno Police Command says it has discovered six projectile grenades allegedly abandoned by terrorists at Ajilari Cross Area in Maiduguri, the state capital.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Kenneth Daso who confirmed this on Saturday, said that the projectiles were discovered on Friday, Aug 2.
Police Explosive Ordnance Department (EOD), Base 13, deployed to the scene to assess the grenades, discovered that they were manufactured with incendiary chemicals.
The affected area is said to have been thoroughly screened, and the projectiles recovered intact, rendering 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 prosecution.
Another report explains that a violent incident occurred on the same day in Bassam Galomari Village, Gubio II Ward, under the Gubio Local Government Area where Fulani herdsmen, escorting cows, entered a farm belonging to a local resident, leading to a confrontation.
According to the report, the farm owner attempted to remove the herdsmen from his property, but they resisted, and one of the herdsmen attacked the farmer, cutting both of his hands.
The report added that the victim was rushed to Gubio Hospital, where he was referred to a Maiduguri Hospital for further treatment.
The Police in Borno have, however, said that security forces have remained on high alert, working to maintain public safety and prevent further incidents.
