Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, said security agencies swiftly secured the area to avert further threats.

By Titilope Adako

Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed an explosion at Bagudo General Hospital in Bagudo, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, sparking panic in the community.

Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, said security agencies swiftly secured the area to avert further threats.

“The Kebbi State Police Command wishes to assure the public that we have full control of the security situation following the explosion at Bagudo General Hospital,” Usman stated.

He added that a joint security team comprising police, military, and vigilante personnel cordoned off the area, while Explosive Ordnance Disposal and CBRN specialists assessed the scene.

Usman confirmed that there were no casualties. A building within the staff quarters sustained damage, but its occupants had evacuated safely.

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