By Abdullahi Tukur Birnin Kebbi.
The Kebbi State Government, has clarified the incident that occurred at the General Hospital, Bagudo, in the early hours of Tuesday, stressing that it was an explosion caused by fire and not a bomb blast, as widely insinuated and reported on social media.
The clarification was made in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, who confirmed that preliminary findings and reports from security agencies indicate that the loud explosion emanated from a fire incident within the hospital staff quarters, not from any explosive device.
According to the statement, Kebbi State Government is working closely with the Police and other security agencies, who have since taken full control of the situation.
He assured residents that there was no loss of life, adding that while a building was affected, occupants had already evacuated safely before the incident.
The SSG urged the general public to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information capable of causing unnecessary panic.
He emphasized that all security agencies, including the Police, Military, and other relevant units, are on top of the matter, while investigations are ongoing to ascertain the exact cause of the fire outbreak.
The Kebbi State Government commends the swift response of the Kebbi State Police Command and other security operatives for promptly securing the area and ensuring public safety.
Residents are once again assured of the government’s commitment to the safety and security of lives and property across the state.
