The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has launched an investigation into an explosion that occurred at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in Kaduna on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
A statement signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, said one personnel died in the incident while several others sustained injuries.
He said the explosion happened during the destruction of expired ordnance materials, including Ammonia Nitrates, Primer Caps and Propellants.
“The injured personnel are currently receiving medical treatment at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has extended condolences to the family of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery,” the statement said.
FHQ assured that the situation was under control, stressing that DICON maintains safety standards and that a thorough investigation was ongoing to prevent future occurrences.
DHQ probes Kaduna explosion at DICON, one dead, others injured
