The Kebbi State Police Command has assured residents that security has been brought under control following a loud explosion at the General Hospital in Bagudo in the early hours of Tuesday.
The assurance was given in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, who said security agencies responded swiftly to the incident.
According to the statement, a joint security team comprising personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, the military, and local vigilante groups cordoned off and secured the area shortly after the explosion. Specialists from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) unit were also deployed to conduct a thorough assessment of the scene.
The police confirmed that no casualties were recorded. However, a building within the hospital’s staff quarters was damaged, although occupants were said to have evacuated the area before the explosion occurred.
The Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State has ordered additional tactical deployments to the area to ensure the continued maintenance of public order and safety, while a comprehensive investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the explosion.
Residents have been advised to remain calm and to avoid the immediate vicinity of the hospital to allow security agencies to carry out their operations without interference. The police said further updates would be provided as investigations continue.
