JTF recovers dangerous weapons on Sallah day in Maiduguri
Armed Forces, Borno, Headlines, State News Wednesday, November 9th, 2011Lieutenant Colonel Hassan Mohammed of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Borno State has said that two improvised devices and dangerous weapons were discovered in Maiduguri during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Briefing newsmen at the 21 armoured brigade barrack in Maiduguri on Monday, Mohammed said the devices were hidden in a container in an uncompleted stadium opposite Kano motor park in the metropolis.
He said the task force also discovered a grenade and a pistol in a gutter along Damboa road as well as a gun at the Ramat square praying ground.
“With these discoveries, the JTF wishes to inform the general public that anybody who comes across any suspicious containers or bags should report immediately to security operatives to safeguard life and property.”
According to him, the JTF is combat ready to deal with criminals in the state, and is urging the people to feel free to go about their normal businesses.
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