The Borno State police command has officially launched the first-ever Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training school in the region, located in Maiduguri. The new facility, which aims to improve the capacity of officers in handling explosives, was inaugurated on Tuesday in a ceremony attended by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Bello, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police.
Bello emphasized the importance of the training center, citing the frequent cases of explosions in Borno State. The center will provide officers with the necessary skills to effectively neutralize explosive threats and enhance public safety.
“We are grateful for the support from our partners, particularly the United Nations through the Lake Chad Basin framework,” Bello said. He also reminded officers of the need for proper maintenance of the facility to ensure its continued effectiveness.
The facility features advanced EOD training equipment, a solar-powered energy system, water facilities, air conditioning, and a hostel with a 60-bed capacity. The UN Mine Action Service’s Edwin Faidmane highlighted that Borno’s history with insurgency and explosive threats made it an ideal location for the school.
Roger Fawcus, a senior military advisor for the Lake Chad Basin Support Framework, expressed optimism about the role the school will play in strengthening the region’s security personnel.
