By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
An explosion, caused by extreme heat, has rocked the Giwa Barracks ammunition storage facility yesterday, the Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI has confirmed.
Authorities attributed the blast to soaring temperatures in Maiduguri, which ignited some munitions.
Emergency responders, including the Borno State Fire Service and security agencies, swiftly contained the situation.
Troops have been deployed to maintain security and prevent any potential unrest.
The military urged the public to disregard rumors of an attack and assured residents that the incident posed no further threat.
No casualties were reported, but investigations are ongoing to assess the full extent of the damage.