The Adamawa State Police Command has launched a statewide sensitization campaign aimed at educating scrap dealers and scavengers on the dangers of handling explosive materials, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and prevent accidental detonations.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Officer in Charge of Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD–CBRN), Francis Ojajah, is designed to raise awareness among informal waste collectors who may unknowingly come across explosive devices in the course of their work.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the Command stressed that the campaign is intended to reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous materials and to encourage timely reporting of suspicious objects to the nearest police station.
Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, underscored the importance of the exercise, calling on participants to remain vigilant and avoid handling unfamiliar metallic items that could pose serious threats to public safety.
“This is part of our proactive policing efforts to prevent avoidable tragedies and enhance the overall security of our communities,” CP Morris said. “We urge all scrap dealers and scavengers to cooperate fully with law enforcement by reporting any suspicious discoveries without delay.”
The Police Command reaffirmed its dedication to community outreach and preventive strategies aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents across Adamawa State.