The Kebbi State Police Command has assured residents that security has been fully restored following a loud explosion at the General Hospital, Bagudo, in the early hours of Tuesday.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, the command confirmed that the situation is under control and that security agencies responded swiftly to the incident.
According to the police, a joint security team comprising personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, the military, and local vigilante groups immediately cordoned off the area to prevent further risk and secure the scene.
Specialists from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) unit were also deployed to conduct a thorough assessment and ensure the area was safe.
The command disclosed that no casualties were recorded. However, a building within the hospital’s staff quarters sustained damage. Police said the occupants had vacated the premises before the explosion, averting loss of life.
In response to the incident, the Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State ordered additional tactical deployments to reinforce security, maintain public order, and reassure residents.
A comprehensive investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the explosion, while residents have been advised to remain calm and avoid the immediate vicinity of the hospital to allow security operatives to carry out their duties without interference.
The police assured the public that further updates would be provided as investigations progress.
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