Controlled explosions in Yobe, Residents advised not to panic

Tayo AFOLABI

Residents of Damaturu, Yobe state have been advised not to panic as a result of controlled explosions by Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI Headquarters of the Nigerian Army in Damaturu.

Brig.-Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam, the Special Adviser to Gov. Mai-Mala Buni on Security Affairs said that the detonation of unexploded explosives would take place near the state university, Damaturu on Gujba Road and on Maiduguri Road.

“The public is hereby notified that they are controlled explosions and should not panic.

“People are further advised to go about their normal businesses as there is no cause for alarm.

“The press is by this announcement advised to take note that it is not an adversary explosion, please,” he said.