The Kebbi State Police Command has assured residents that security has been fully brought under control following a loud explosion at the General Hospital, Bagudo, in the early hours of Tuesday.
The assurance was given in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman.
According to the statement, a joint security team comprising personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, the military, and local vigilante groups promptly cordoned off and secured the area after the incident.
Specialists from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) unit were also deployed to carry out a detailed assessment of the scene.
The police confirmed that no casualties were recorded. However, a building within the hospital’s staff quarters sustained damage, although occupants had reportedly evacuated the area before the explosion occurred.
The Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State has ordered additional tactical deployments to the area to maintain public order and ensure the safety of 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 agencies to carry out their operations unhindered.
The command said further updates would be provided as investigations progress.
