The Nigerian Army has reported the recovery of 93 unexploded ordnances (bombs) at the Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos during their ongoing operation, “Exercise Clean Sweep.”
This effort aims to clear the area in the aftermath of a 2002 bomb blast that affected the cantonment. The ordnances vary in calibers and descriptions, and the operation will continue until a specific explosive limit is reached.
In an effort to ensure safety, measures such as adequate equipment, demarcations, and trained personnel have been implemented to identify unexploded ordnances before their recovery from the site.
The discovery of these remnants has posed a safety risk to the inhabitants of the cantonment and its surroundings, despite previous clearance and disposal exercises.
