Security operatives in Niger State have uncovered a significant cache of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and bombs in several locations, including Galadima-Kogo in Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA), Mutun-Daya in Munya LGA, and the Gbeganu Area of Minna.
The discoveries were made during ongoing counter-insurgency operations carried out between 2021 and 2023, according to a statement released by SP Wasiu Abiodun, the spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command.
In Galadima-Kogo, Shiroro LGA, a particularly devastating bomb explosion occurred in 2022, leading to the tragic deaths of several officers from the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps. The IEDs, which were concealed and buried in various strategic locations, were uncovered by a joint task force comprising the police and other security agencies operating in the state.
These discoveries highlight the ongoing threat posed by insurgent activities in Niger State and the diligent efforts of security forces to mitigate these dangers. The removal of these explosive devices is expected to significantly enhance the safety and security of the affected communities.