Two Killed, Four Injured as Explosion Rocks DICON Factory in Kaduna!

Two Killed, Four Injured as Explosion Rocks DICON Factory in Kaduna!

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Reported by David Joshua | Sele Media Africa Reporter

Kaduna, Nigeria — At least two people, including a military officer, have died and four others sustained injuries in a severe explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory, located in Kurmin Gwari, Kaduna. The incident occurred during gunpowder production on site, shocking nearby communities. [1]

What We Know

• The blast reportedly happened while staff were on a weekend shift duty. One of the fatalities was a soldier; the other, a civilian worker. [1]
• The injured were first taken to St. Gerard’s Catholic Hospital, Kakuri, before being moved by military ambulance to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna for further treatment. [1]
• Residents described the explosion as a loud blast that shook buildings in surrounding communities, causing panic as people rushed outdoors. [1]
• As of this report, DICON management has not released an official statement. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. [1]

Implications & Response

• The tragedy raises serious concerns over safety protocols at facilities handling explosives and gunpowder, particularly in industrial military production sites.
• Local authorities and relevant safety/industrial oversight bodies are expected to demand a safety audit and review of operating procedures at DICON.
• The incident also highlights the risk faced by neighbouring communities and the need for emergency preparedness around sensitive production facilities.

Sele Media Africa will continue monitoring the investigation and provide updates as new information emerges.

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