Explosion at Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri Caused by Heat

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Iliyasu S. Yahaya

An explosion occurred at Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri due to excessive heat, causing some munitions to detonate in an ammunition storage facility. The situation has been brought under control with the help of the Borno State Fire Service Department and other security agencies.

Troops have been deployed to protect the public and prevent any potential threats. The public is assured that the situation is under control and is urged to remain calm, disregarding any speculation of an attack within the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council.

The authorities are working to ensure public safety and security.

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Iliyasu S. Yahaya Founder, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Unity Star TV Africa (UStv Africa) Limited Alh. Iliyasu S. Yahaya is a Nigerian broadcast journalist, media entrepreneur, documentary producer and Pan-African advocate. He is the Founder, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Unity Star TV Africa (UStv Africa), a Pan-African digital television network dedicated to promoting African history, culture, education, governance, business, tourism and sustainable development. With many years of experience in journalism and media production, he has built UStv Africa into a respected platform that tells authentic African stories and gives a voice to Africans across the continent and the diaspora. He holds academic qualifications in journalism and media studies, including postgraduate training from the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ), Abuja, and has participated in professional media development programmes focused on digital journalism, broadcasting and public communication. As a journalist, Alh. Iliyasu has reported extensively on national politics, governance, security, the judiciary, education and socio-economic development. Under his leadership, UStv Africa has expanded its coverage to include documentaries, exclusive interviews, cultural heritage programmes, educational content and international affairs. He is committed to strengthening African identity through responsible journalism, preserving indigenous cultures, promoting peace and unity, and creating opportunities for African voices to be heard on the global stage. Beyond broadcasting, he continues to build strategic partnerships with national and international institutions to promote quality journalism, public enlightenment and sustainable development across Africa. "Our mission is simple: to tell Africa's story through African eyes, inspire positive change, and connect the continent with the world."
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