Army Clarifies Giwa Barracks Explosions, Allays Fears

The Nigerian Army has clarified the circumstances surrounding an explosion at Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, allaying fears of a terrorist attack on the military facility.

In a statement on Thursday, Captain Reuben Kovangiya, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, attributed the explosion to high temperatures in Maiduguri, which caused some munitions to explode in a storage house within the barracks.

The Army explained that the situation has been brought under control with the help of the Borno State Fire Service Department and other security agencies’ fire trucks.

Captain Kovangiya assured the public that troops of Operation Hadin Kai have been deployed to protect the public and prevent miscreants from taking advantage of the situation.

The clarification comes amid speculation on social media, with some suggesting the explosion was a terrorist attack. The Army’s statement aims to reassure the public and provide accurate information about the incident.