Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed a bomb explosion that occurred on Tuesday morning at the Bagudo General Hospital in Bagudo Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, in Birnin Kebbi:
“We wish to confirm that a security incident occurred earlier today, December 30, following a loud explosion at the Bagudo General Hospital.
A joint security team comprising the police, military, and vigilantes swiftly responded to the scene, cordoning off the area and securing it.”
The statement further explained that Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) experts are on the ground conducting a thorough investigation.
Fortunately, no lives were lost, and although a staff quarter was damaged, residents in the area have been safely evacuated.
The Commissioner of Police has deployed additional security personnel to ensure the area remains peaceful.
