Kebbi State Government and Police have clarified that the explosion at Bagudo General Hospital was caused by an inferno from overheated air-conditioning and refrigerator gas cylinders, not a bomb or helicopter attack. The incident occurred early Tuesday, causing panic but no casualties, with occupants evacuating safely before the explosion. EOD-CBRN experts and the Commissioner of Police Tactical Team confirmed no explosives or aerial activity were involved ¹ ² ³.
The government and police urged the public to disregard unverified reports and rely on official updates, assuring residents that the situation is under control and necessary measures are taken to prevent recurrence ¹ ².
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