The Kaduna State Police Command has uncovered unexploded military-grade bombs and other dangerous weapons hidden inside a scrap waste consignment brought into the state from Borno.
According to police spokesperson DSP Mansir Hassan, the discovery was made on August 2, 2025, at a scavenger company located in the Kudandan Industrial Area of Kaduna South Local Government Area. The operation followed a credible intelligence report.
A specialised team from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit, led by its commander, was deployed to the scene. After inspecting the items, they confirmed them as unexploded ordnance (UXOs).
The EOD operatives safely evacuated the bombs to a secure area for controlled detonation, following standard safety procedures.
In addition to the explosives, the police also recovered a locally made revolver loaded with six rounds, 15 rounds of 7.2mm live ammunition, three live cartridges, and other assorted bullets.
Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, immediately ordered the sealing of the facility to allow for a full sweep of the area by the EOD team to ensure no other explosives remained.
He condemned the practice of transporting waste materials from insurgency-affected areas like Borno into the state and warned scavenger companies to stop such activities.
The Commissioner confirmed that an investigation is ongoing to determine the origin of the weapons and the motive behind the movement of the deadly materials into Kaduna.