Public Outrage as Civilians Seen Handling Alleged Unexploded Missile in Kwara.
TEC News|2nd January, 2026.
A developing story now trails an earlier reported discovery of an alleged unexploded missile found in a forested area of Kwara State, raising serious security and safety concerns.
Disturbing new developments have now emerged, showing civilians, identified by locals as herders, openly handling and playing with the same object.
In newly circulated videos and images, the individuals were seen touching, displaying, and reportedly mocking warnings associated with the suspected explosive device, treating what experts describe as a potential weapon of war with alarming casualness.
Observers say the development has further heightened fears, as unexploded military ordnance—if confirmed—poses an extreme risk of accidental detonation, capable of causing loss of lives and widespread damage.
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Security analysts warn that the situation reflects a deeper crisis in national security management, where dangerous materials can remain unattended long after public alerts, allowing civilians to interact with them without restriction or intervention.
“This is no longer about misinformation or online exaggeration,” a security observer said. “It is about how insecurity has become normalized to the point where civilians can access and ridicule objects that should be handled only by trained bomb disposal units.”
As of the time of this report, no official confirmation or recovery operation has been announced by relevant security agencies, despite growing public concern. Residents and civil society groups are calling on the military, police, and explosives ordnance disposal (EOD) units to urgently secure the area and recover the suspected device before it leads to a preventable tragedy.
Concern Nigerians reiterates call on authorities to act swiftly and responsibly, stressing that public safety must not be compromised by delay or negligence.
TEC News will continue to follow the story and provide verified updates as more information becomes available.
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