Police raid Maiduguri community, recover 912 rounds of ammunition



The Borno State Police Command has uncovered 912 rounds of ammunition in the Kumshe Jamba Mari area of Maiduguri. The spokesperson of the command, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, January 4, 2026 said the recovered exhibits have been secured while investigations are ongoing to trace the source and intended use of the ammunition.  The Borno State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Naziru Abdulmajid psc, has recorded another significant operational breakthrough in its sustained efforts to enhance public safety and security across the state, the statement read. "On 4/01/2026, at about 1400hrs, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Lamisula Division, acting on credible intelligence, led a team of police operatives to Kumshe Jamba Mari area Maiduguri, where a hidden cache of ammunition was discovered. "Following standard operational procedures, the Department of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) was immediately deployed to the scene. The area was professionally cordoned off, and a total of nine hundred and twelve (912) rounds of B32 API type (7.62 x 51mm) ammunition were safely recovered. "The recovered exhibits have been secured, while investigations are ongoing to trace the source and intended use of the ammunition, as well as to apprehend those responsible. "The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid psc, commends members of the public for their timely and useful information, and reiterates the Commands commitment to sustained intelligence-led policing.  He further urges residents to continue partnering with the Police by promptly reporting suspicious movements or activities within their communities.  .

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