By Abdullahi Tukur Birnin Kebbi.
The Kebbi State Police Command, has confirmed an explosion that occured in Bagudo General Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday.
In a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer SP Bashir Usman, assures Bagudo residents of its full control over the security situation following a loud explosion at the General Hospital.
The statement said, a joint security team of Police, Military, and Vigilante personnel has swiftly cordoned off and secured the affected area while specialist EOD-CBRN teams are on-site conducting a thorough assessment.
According to the statement, there are no casualties but a building in the staff quarters was damaged, the occupants had already evacuated safely.
The Commissioner of Police has reinforced the area with additional tactical deployments to maintain public order while a comprehensive investigation is in progress.
We urge the public to remain calm and avoid the immediate vicinity to support the ongoing security and investigative operations.
