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An explosion hit General Hospital, Bagudo, Kebbi State on Tuesday.
The incident, which triggered panic among residents, was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, who said security agencies swiftly secured the area to prevent further threats.
“The Kebbi State Police Command wishes to assure members of the public that we have full control of the security situation following the explosion at the General Hospital, Bagudo,” Usman said in a statement.
He added that a joint security team made up of police officers, military personnel, and vigilantes immediately secured the area, while Explosive Ordnance Disposal–Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) specialists were deployed to assess the situation.
The police spokesman said authorities were relieved to confirm that no lives were lost, noting that although a building within the hospital’s staff quarters was damaged, all occupants had already evacuated safely.
He added that the state Commissioner of Police had ordered additional tactical deployments to the area to maintain public order and reassure residents.
According to him, a comprehensive investigation had been launched to determine the cause of the explosion, with assurances that further updates would be provided as investigations progress.
The police also appealed to residents to remain calm and to stay away from the immediate vicinity of the hospital to enable security operatives to carry out their duties effectively.
