December 30, (THEWILL) — The Kebbi State Police Command has assured residents of Bagudo and surrounding communities that the security situation remains under control after an early hour explosion at the General Hospital, Bagudo, on Tuesday.
According to the police, the incident occurred at about midnight on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, when a loud explosion was reported within the hospital premises, causing panic among residents.
A joint security team comprising personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, the Military, and local vigilante groups was immediately deployed to the scene.
The area was swiftly cordoned off and secured, while Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) experts commenced a detailed assessment of the situation.
Police confirmed that no lives were lost in the incident. Although a building within the hospital’s staff quarters sustained damage, all occupants had reportedly evacuated the area before the explosion and were unharmed.
The Commissioner of Police in the State has since reinforced security around the hospital with additional tactical units to ensure public safety and prevent any breakdown of law and order.
Meanwhile, a comprehensive investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the explosion, according to the Police spokesman, Bashir Usman.
He urged members of the public to remain calm and to avoid the immediate vicinity of the hospital to allow security operatives and investigators to carry out their duties effectively.
The Command assured that further updates would be communicated as investigations progress.
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