Police uncover explosives in Bauchi

The police in Bauchi State yesterday, uncovered improvised explosive devices (IEDs) buried inside a building in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area of the state.
The  command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mohammed Haruna, confirmed the incident to newsmen in his office in Bauchi, saying the discovery was made on Wednesday afternoon.
Haruna sa

id the Explosive Ordinance Unit of the command successfully recovered and rendered safe an IED gas cylinder buried in a building site located at VIO Quarters in Azare, Bauchi.
The PPRO said other items recovered included 37 rounds of double-barrelled cartridge, pointing out that the building was occupied by hoodlums five months ago, before they were driven away.
He commended the level of security consciousness of the people of the state and urged them to do more  to promote security and safety.

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