Tension as Explosion Hits General Hospital in Northern State, Police Take Action

 An explosion occurred at the General Hospital in Bagudo, Kebbi state, triggering panic among residents, but no casualties were recorded The Kebbi state police command confirmed that joint security teams and bomb disposal experts were deployed to secure the area and assess the scene Authorities said investigations were launched to determine the cause of the explosion, while residents were urged to remain calm

An explosion rocked the General Hospital in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State in the early hours of Tuesday, triggering panic among residents of the area. The blast reportedly occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, prompting an immediate security response. 

The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed the incident, but stated that no casualties were reported.

Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, 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. He disclosed that a joint security team comprising the police, military and vigilante personnel immediately cordoned off the area, while operatives of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal–Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) unit were deployed to assess the scene. 


Gunmen attack checkpoint in Kebbi kill three I earlier reported that gunmen suspected to be members of the Lakurawa terrorist group attacked a Nigeria Immigration Service checkpoint in Kebbi State, killing three officers. The midnight assault on November 26 sparked fear among border communities and raised concerns over escalating insecurity. Authorities confirmed investigations were ongoing as residents recounted how the attackers stormed the area and opened fire.