Hospital Blast In Kebbi Linked To Gas Cylinder Not Bomb

Residents of Bagudo in Kebbi State were thrown into fear on Tuesday after a loud explosion rocked the General Hospital in the area, raising concerns of a possible security threat.

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The Kebbi State Police Command said the blast happened in the early hours of the day and was traced to overheated gas cylinders used in air conditioners and refrigerators inside the hospital.
According to the police, initial panic spread quickly within the community as people speculated about explosives or an aerial incident, prompting swift deployment of security personnel to the scene.

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Investigations by police teams and technical experts later confirmed that the incident was accidental and resulted from an inferno caused by the faulty gas cylinders, ruling out any form of bomb, attack or external interference.
The police said no deaths or injuries were recorded, adding that the hospital environment was secured immediately to prevent further danger and ensure public safety.
Residents and the media were urged to ignore false reports and rely only on official updates, as the command assured that the situation was fully under control and posed no security threat.

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