Tension in Kebbi as Explosion Rocks Bagudo General Hospital

The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed an explosion at Bagudo General Hospital in Bagudo, Kebbi State, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, causing panic in the surrounding area.

SP Bashir Usman, the Police Public Relations Officer, stated that security agencies quickly secured the site 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,” he said in an official statement.

A joint security team comprising the police, military, and vigilante personnel promptly cordoned off the area. Additionally, Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists from the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) unit were deployed to assess the scene.

Usman confirmed that there were no casualties. “Although a building within the staff quarters was damaged, the occupants had already evacuated safely,” he added, emphasizing that the situation is under control and the area remains secure.