The Nigerian Army has clarified that the multiple explosions at the Guwa Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State capital was triggered by excessive heat and not terrorists invasion.
The clarification came on heels of panic by residents who fled their homes over fear of terrorists onslaught on the town.
In a statement on Thursday by Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations of Theatre Command Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Reuben Kovangiya said the situation has been brought under control with the combined efforts of the Borno State Fire Service Department and other fire trucks from security agencies in the state.
The statement reads: “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.”
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