Explosion in DICON Kaduna kills two, injures four

There was an explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria in Kaduna on Saturday, killing two workers, including a military officer, and injuring four others.

The explosion emanated from gunpowder production in the corporation’s factory in the Kurmin Gwari area of Kaduna metropolis during a weekend shift.

Residents living near the factory said the impact of the explosion was so powerful that it shook buildings around the area, triggering panic among the people.

It was gathered that the injured victims were taken to St. Gerard Catholic Hospital in Kakuri, about two kilometres from the factory.

A military ambulance later arrived at the hospital and evacuated the victims to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna for further treatment.

The management of DICON has yet to comment on the incident.