Farmers in Yobe state have been warned by the police to be watchful as they go to their farms to work.
This warning was issued by the Yobe state police command after the discovery and diffusion of improvised explosives in the state and the high possibility that improvised explosives might have been buried in seven communities in the state.
This was contained in a statement released by the Police Public Relations in the state, ASP Dungus Abdulkarim.
The PPRO said the command has discovered and diffused some explosives in Damaturu and Buni Yadi local governments in recent times and warns that some other places in the state might also have explosives buried underground.
He appealed to farmers to be vigilant and report any strange object they see to the police.
The statement in part reads
“The Yobe State Police Command in recent times discovered and diffused some improvised explosive devices in Damaturu and Buni Yadi Local Government Areas of the state.
It is highly probable that more of these explosives may be buried in the ground in such places like Geidam, Damaturu, Tarmuwa, Dapchi, Kanamma, Gulani and Buni Yadi.
As the farming season progresses, the command wishes to warn all and sundry engaged in cultivation of crops and other farm lands to report any suspicious object(s) on their farms to the nearest police station.
For instance, on 20th June, 2020, in Gujba LGA, one Adamu Haruna found one of the unexploded bombs on his farm. He unknowingly took it to his house. However, while trying to dismantle the object, it exploded and injured the victim on various parts of his body. He is currently receiving treatment at the hospital.”
