The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed an explosion at the Bagudo General Hospital in Bagudo, Kebbi State.
It was learnt that the incident, which occurred early hours of Tuesday, has triggered panic in the area.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Bashir Usman, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said security agencies swiftly secured the area to prevent further threats.
“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.
The PPRO disclosed that a joint security team comprising the police, military and vigilante personnel immediately cordoned off the area, while Explosive Ordnance Disposal–Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear 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,” he added.
