
The Borno State Police Command on Tuesday inaugurated an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training School in Borno State.
Speaking during the ceremony in Maiduguri, the Commissioner of Police, who was represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Bello, said the facility, being the first in the region, will assist in training officers in handling explosives and ensuring public safety.
“You all know how there have been frequent cases of explosions in Borno State.
“With this centre, our officers will better learn how to neutralize explosive threats,” he said.
Bello charged officers of the EOD unit to ensure maintenance and effective utilization of equipment at the centre.
“This is not a threat, but you know there will be consequences for the lack of maintenance of this facility. So, make sure it works and is maintained,” he warned.
He expressed gratitude to partners, including the United Nations, for their support through the Lake Chad Basin Framework, which helped bring the idea to life.
“Within the last 15 years, Nigeria has suffered from explosives, mines and violent crimes linked to insurgency.
“This school is important for training our officers to respond to these threats,” he stressed.
Edwin Fadman, representative of the Office of the United Nations Mine Action Service, said Borno State was considered a suitable location for the project given its long-standing experience with insurgency and the recent deaths recorded through EOD explosions in the state. Had gone.
He said the school has water facilities, solar powered energy system, air conditioning, advanced equipment for EOD training and a hostel with a capacity of 60 beds.
“We encourage other organizations to use this feature. This will help ensure safety of life in the area.”
Roger Fawcus, a senior military adviser to the Lake Chad Basin Support Framework, said the school will play a vital role in capacity development of the personnel who will defend the area.
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