DHQ confirms explosion at DICON Kaduna, orders probe

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that an explosion occurred on Saturday morning at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) facility in Kaduna, leaving one person dead and others injured.

In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, 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. It further disclosed that an investigation has commenced to unravel the cause of the explosion and forestall a recurrence.