Explosions rocked the Maiduguri metropolis, sending shockwaves of fear among residents. In response, Dr. Umar Usman Kadafur, the Deputy Governor of Borno State, addressed the public, urging calm. He explained that the blasts were caused by a fire at the Giwa Barracks Armoury and not Boko Haram attacks, as initially feared. Dr. Kadafur reassured the public that security forces were actively managing the situation. He also advised everyone to stay indoors for their safety as authorities worked to contain the situation.
