Two Soldiers Killed As Unserviceable Ammunition Explodes

Two soldiers were on Saturday killed in Jos, Plateau State as unserviceable ammunition exploded during evacuation.

explosion, which was initially presumed to be as a result of terrorist activities, caused panic in the Plateau State capital.

The explosion occurred close to the 3rd Division of the Nigerian Army in Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman, said in a statement on Saturday:

“This is to inform the public that the explosion heard in Jos, Plateau State, this morning was from an accident that occurred while troops authorised to destroy unserviceable ammunition were transporting the bad ammunition. “Some of the unserviceable ammunition exploded in the process of moving them to demolition site in the bush. “It did not affect the barracks or neighbouring communities. “Unfortunately, 2 soldiers lost their lives and one sustained injuries. “Normalcy has returned to the area.”

Culled from: The Eagle Online