Army Begins Detonation Of Expired Bombs In Abeokuta.

The Nigerian Army has called on residents of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital not to entertain fear as it begins detonating expired bombs and destroying unserviceable ammunition in the city.

The Army said the detonation of some expired and unserviceable ammunition and explosives which started some days ago was to reduce the risk associated with their continuous storage.

The Army in a statement, signed by the new Army Public Relations Officer of 35, Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta, Major Rilwan Ishida, ‎said the exercise would last for six months.

The Army further urged the people of the state not to panic anymore as the exercise continues till August.

The statement read, “The Headquarters of Nigerian Army has authorised the Nigerian Army Ordinance Corps to demolish all the unserviceable ammunition and explosives held at the Nigerian Navy Ordinance Depot between March 8, and August 27, 2016.

“The demolition will take place at 35 Brigade Demolition range, Alamala, Abeokuta.

“The Purpose of the demolition exercise is to reduce the risk associated with the continous storage of unserviceable and obsolete ammunition and explosives at the Nigerian Navy Ordnance Depot.

“It should be noted that demolition of explosives and ordnances come with loud noise that might be frightening especially to the elderly and babies.”