Kaduna police recover arms, unexploded bombs from waste shipment

The Kaduna State Police Command has uncovered unexploded military-grade bombs and recovered arms and ammunition at a scrap depot in the Kudendan Industrial Layout of Kaduna South.

The items were discovered on Saturday, August 2, 2025, following an intelligence alert about suspicious materials in a consignment transported from Borno State.

In a statement issued Wednesday, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the recovery and said a specialised bomb squad from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit was immediately deployed to the scene.

“On 2nd August 2025, acting on credible intelligence received, the Command was alerted to the presence of suspicious items believed to be Unexploded Ordnances (UXOs) at a scavenger’s company located around the Kudandan Industrial Area in Kaduna South Local Government Area,” Hassan said.

“The suspicious items were said to have been found within a load of trash waste recently transported from Borno State.

“Upon receipt of the information, a specialised team of the Command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians, led by the Commander, promptly responded to the scene. After a thorough assessment, the items were confirmed to be unexploded military-grade ordinance bombs.”

Beyond the bombs, the police team recovered a cache of dangerous weapons, including a locally made revolver loaded with six rounds, 15 rounds of 7.2mm live ammunition, three live cartridges, and other assorted bullets.

Following the operation, Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, ordered the immediate closure of the depot and launched a full sweep of the facility to rule out the presence of additional explosives.

He also warned scrap dealers and scavenger businesses across the state against accepting waste from conflict-affected areas, particularly Borno State.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, reiterates the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order and calls on the public to continue to provide useful and timely information that can aid in the prevention of crime and protection of lives and property,” Hassan stated.

The police warned that violators of this directive would face legal consequences.