An explosion in the early hours of Tuesday rocked the General Hospital in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Bashir Usman, said security agencies immediately moved in to take control of the situation after the blast.
“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 disclosed that a joint security team comprising the police, the military and vigilante operatives cordoned off the area, while Explosive Ordnance Disposal–Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) specialists were deployed to assess the scene.
“We are grateful to confirm that there were no casualties. Although a building within the staff quarters was damaged, the occupants had already evacuated safely,” the police spokesman added.
Usman further revealed that the Commissioner of Police in the state had ordered the deployment of additional tactical teams to the area to maintain public order and reassure residents.
“A comprehensive investigation is currently ongoing to determine the cause of the explosion, and further updates will be communicated as necessary,” he said.
The police urged residents to remain calm and to avoid the immediate vicinity of the hospital to enable security operatives to effectively carry out their duties as investigations continue.
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