The intense heat in Maiduguri around this time of the year may have triggered or conflagrated the explosion and there may be secondary explosions which may disturb the neighbourhood around the barracks
The explosion at the armoury in Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, may have been caused by the excessive heat in the state, according to the Borno State Fire Service.
Nevertheless, the fire has been extinguished, according to a statement from the state’s Directorate of Fire Service, Ministry of Information and Internal Security.
It stated that there may be secondary explosions that could cause disruptions in the neighborhood, but it emphasised that the people should not panic.
This statement read, “This is to inform the public that on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, at 10.30 pm, there was a report of a fire outbreak at Giwa Barracks Maiduguri.
“The fire incident affected the ammunition facility within the barracks, and some munitions exploded, causing loud bangs.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the intense heat in Maiduguri around this time of the year may have triggered or conflagrated the fire.
“A combined team of first responders from the Nigerian Army Fire Service, Federal Fire Service and Borno State Fire Service have duly reported at the scene and successfully put out the fire.
“However, there may be secondary explosions which may disturb the neighbourhood around the barracks. Members of the public should not panic on hearing loud bangs.
“However, the combined team of firefighters is on top of the situation.”