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Explosion Rocks DICON Factory in Kaduna: Two Dead, Four Injured

A devastating explosion occurred today, Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory in the Kurmin Gwari area of Kaduna metropolis. The blast, believed to have originated from gunpowder production, resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a military officer, and left four others critically injured. The explosion occurred during a weekend shift, sending shockwaves through nearby communities and prompting immediate emergency responses.

Eyewitnesses reported that the force of the blast was so intense it shook buildings in surrounding neighborhoods, leading residents to flee in panic. The injured were initially rushed to St. Gerard Catholic Hospital in Kakuri before being transferred to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital for further treatment.

The Nigerian military has cordoned off the area, and investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the explosion. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols at defense manufacturing facilities in the country.

As of now, authorities have not released official statements regarding the full extent of casualties or the cause of the explosion. The situation remains under close monitoring.

For more updates, you can follow the official channels of the Nigerian Army or local news outlets.