An explosion at the Bagudo General Hospital in the state of Bagudo has been confirmed by the Kebbi State Police Command.  The incident, which happened early on Tuesday, has caused panic in the area, according to DAILY POST.  

Security agencies quickly sealed the area to stop any threats, according to SP Bashir Usman, the command's Police Public Relations Officer, who verified the incident in a statement.

"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.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal—Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear professionals were sent to assess the situation as a joint security squad made up of police, military, and vigilante people promptly blocked off the area, according to the PPRO.

“We are grateful to confirm that there were no casualties. Although a building within the staff quarters was damaged, the occupants had already evacuated safely,” he added.

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