The Nigeria Police Force in Borno State said its operatives on Tuesday detonated an improvised explosive device concealed in a backpack at Layin Logo, in the Moduganari area of Maiduguri.

According to the statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Nahim Daso, the bag was discovered during routine surveillance and foot patrol.

The statement disclosed that on May 5, 2026, at about 9 am, operatives of the Borno State Police Command recovered a suspicious bag abandoned at Layin Logo, Moduganari area of Maiduguri.

“The Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit Base 13 was immediately deployed to the scene, where an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) concealed in the bag was identified and safely detonated in line with standard operating procedures,” the statement said.

It called on members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious persons or objects to the nearest police station.

The command’s Public Relations Officer stated that investigations are currently ongoing while assuring that further details will be provided in due course.