The Nigerian Army has debunked claims of a terrorist attack at the ammunition storage facility in Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State capital city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Army said the explosion which rocked the facility was caused by extreme heat conditions in the area and not an attack as suggested by many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued hours after the explosion, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Captain Reuben Kovangiya, said the incident was a reaction to high temperature affection the ammunition stored in the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cThe explosion was due to the current high temperatures in Maiduguri, which led to the explosion of some munitions,\u201d Kovangiya said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Noting that the situation has been brought under control, Kovangiya said there was a coordinated response by the state\u2019s Fire Service Department and sister emergency agency at the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also stated that troops of Operation HADIN KAI were deployed to the scene to prevent hoodlums from taking advantage of the situation on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cThe general public is therefore urged to please discountenance any speculation of an attack\u2026 and remain calm,\u201d Kovangiya added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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