Frequent Explosions in Nigerian Barracks: Barracks relocation neither feasible nor realistic, by Abubakar M Kareto Following a thorough examination of the recent explosion at a military armory located at Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, and the identical 2002 incident at Ikeja Barracks in Lagos, two prevailing opinions emerged: some advocated for the relocation of the barracks (I am one), while others disagreed, pointing out that in many countries, barracks are situated within major cities, a fact that I subsequently confirmed. You see, even Giwa Barracks was initially situated on the outskirts, over...