Operatives of the Borno State Police Command have recorded a significant victory in the fight against insurgency and crime, uncovering a massive hidden stockpile of high-caliber ammunition in the heart of the state capital.
On Sunday, January 4, 2026, acting on high-level credible intelligence, a team led by the Divisional Police Officer of Lamisula Division stormed the Kumshe Jamba Mari area of Maiduguri. During the operation, which took place at approximately 2:00 PM, officers discovered 912 rounds of B32 API type (7.62 x 51mm) ammunition concealed in the area.
B32 API (Armor-Piercing Incendiary) rounds are specialized projectiles designed to penetrate hardened targets, making the discovery particularly critical for city security.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed that the area was professionally cordoned off and the lethal exhibits secured.
“Investigations are ongoing to trace the source and intended use of the ammunition, as well as to apprehend those responsible,” Daso stated.
This breakthrough follows a similar report on Saturday, where troops of Operation Hadin Kai recovered 1,270 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition warheads and live rounds hidden inside a drainage system in the Bulumkutu area of Maiduguri.
The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, hailed the public for providing the timely information that led to the recovery. He reiterated that the command remains committed to intelligence-led policing and urged residents of Borno State to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to help sustain the current peace in the region.