Breaking: Deaths, Injuries as Explosion Rocks Nigeria's Defence Industries
- Some Kaduna people were thrown into panic and apprehension on Saturday, September 20, when an explosion rocked the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON)
- The DICON factory, which is located at the Kurmin Gwari area of Kaduna metropolis, recorded the death of two persons, including a soldier, and four others were injured during the explosion
- Report that emerged indicated the cause of the explosion at the factory, as well as the next steps that have been taken
There was tragedy at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in Kaduna as an explosion suspected to have happened from the production of gunpowder, killing two persons on Saturday, September 20.
Among the dead was a military officer, and four other persons were reportedly injured. The explosion occurred at the DICON factory, which is located at the Kurmin Gwari area of Kaduna metropolis, during a weekend shift.
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The Punch reported that residents living around the factory explained that the explosion was powerful and shook buildings in the area. This has triggered panic as many are on the run for their safety.
One of the residents who spoke on the condition of anonymity said, "Initially, we thought it was a bomb explosion, but later we learnt it was from the factory.”
It was gathered that the casualties were taken to St. Gerard Catholic Hospital in Kakura immediately for emergency treatment. The hospital was two kilometres away from the factory.
DICON signs agreement to produce weapons
In January 2025, DICON entered into an agreement with the Gray Insignia Nigeria with the hope of developing weapons for the Nigerian military and other security agencies. The report generated mixed reactions from some Nigerians.
Below are some of their reactions:
Olawoyin Saheed wrote:
"I believe you saw the video of a local arms manufacturer that marketed to the president recently. Are they giving him a chance?"
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Smar Taocic said it is not new:
"Heard it all before. What happened to the Nigerian aircraft industry that OBJ set up years ago to produce trainer aircraft for the Nigerian air force? Or the assault rifle project initiated during his administration? Not holding my breath for this news."
Dele Sopitan speaks against allowing American companies in Nigeria:
"We don’t want American companies in Nigeria; they’ve different agendas, they won’t do what we want them to do. They’re against our development; they don’t want to develop independently. They’re enslaving us. We don’t want them to be corrupt. They’re manipulators."
Emo Truths reacted:
"I’m just smiling like a mumu. It’s like going to a candy store."
Abdallah commented:
"We used to pray for days like this."
See the report here:
Tinubu to visit Kaduna
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu has announced his plan to depart the presidential villa and visit the wife of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha.
The presidency announced the plan in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the spokesperson to the president, on Thursday, September 18.
According to the state, President Tinubu will also be attending the wedding of Senator AbdulAziz Yari's son in Kaduna.
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