Police say Kebbi hospital blast was due to overheating, not a bomb
A recent explosion at the General Hospital in Bagudo, Kebbi State, has been clarified by the police as an accident caused by overheating, not a bomb or aerial attack. According to the Kebbi State Police Command, the blast was triggered by an inferno that overheated air-conditioning and refrigerator gas cylinders. SP Bashir Usman and expert teams confirmed that no explosives or aerial activity were involved. The police assured the public that there were no casualties and the situation is under control.
What happened
- The Kebbi State Police Command stated the explosion at General Hospital, Bagudo was caused by an inferno overheating gas cylinders.
- SP Bashir Usman confirmed there were no explosives or aerial activity involved in the incident.
- Expert assessments by EOD-CBRN teams and the Commissioner of Police Tactical Team supported these findings.
- No casualties or injuries were reported, and the area was secured by security agencies.
- The police urged the public to disregard unverified reports and rely on official information.
