The Kebbi State Government has clarified the incident that occurred at the General Hospital, Bagudo, in the early hours of Tuesday, stating that the loud explosion heard in the area was the result of a fire outbreak and not a bomb blast as widely speculated on social media.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to Governor Nasir Idris on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki, the government said the clarification followed preliminary findings by security agencies.
According to Sarki, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) confirmed that reports from security operatives indicated that the explosion originated from a fire incident within the hospital’s staff quarters, rather than from any explosive device.
The SSG added that the 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 no casualties were recorded in the incident, noting that although a building was affected, all occupants had safely evacuated before the explosion occurred.
The government urged members of the public to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information capable of causing panic.
It further stated that security agencies, including the Police and Military, are actively managing the situation, while investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire outbreak.
The Kebbi State Government commended the swift response of the Kebbi State Police Command and other security operatives for securing the area and maintaining public safety.
Reiterating its commitment to the protection of lives and property, the government assured residents of continued vigilance across the state.
Meanwhile, the Kebbi State Police Command confirmed that no casualties were recorded in the incident.
