The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has expressed condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in Saturday’s explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria, DICON, factory in Kaduna. He also wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.

DAILY POST recalls that one person was killed in the blast while several others sustained injuries.

The explosion, which occurred on Saturday, was heard in parts of Kaduna metropolis and its environs, sparking initial panic before the authorities confirmed it originated from the DICON factory.

In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the Defence Headquarters assured the public that the situation was under control and there was no cause for panic.

General Musa further emphasised that DICON maintains strict operational safety standards and disclosed that a full-scale investigation would be conducted to unravel the immediate cause of the incident and prevent a recurrence.

He said the surrounding community had also been reassured of their safety, as measures had been taken to secure the facility and its environment.

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