By Ayodele Oni
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has commenced an investigation into the explosion which occurred at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), Kaduna.
The DHQ, confirmed that the incident occurred on Saturday morning at the DICON facility in Kaduna, leaving one person dead and others injured.
A statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, explained that the explosion occurred during the destruction of expired materials, including Ammonia Nitrates, Primer Caps, and other hazardous substances.
“The unfortunate incident claimed one life, while several personnel sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna,” Gusau stated.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has condoled with the family of the deceased and prayed for the quick recovery of those injured.
While assuring that the public has nothing to fear, the Defence Headquarters reaffirmed that DICON maintains safety standards in its operations.
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