The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has directed investigation into the explosion that occurred at the Defence Industry Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Kaduna facility on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
The Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, in a statement, said the incident tragically resulted in the death of one personnel and injuries to another.
According to Brig. Gen. Gusau, “preliminary reports indicate that the explosion took place while specialists were concluding the destruction of remaining quantities of expired materials, including Ammonia Nitrates, Primer Caps, Propellants, and other hazardous substances.”
He added that the injured personnel are currently receiving medical treatment at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has condoled the families and friends of the deceased and wished a swift recovery for those injured.
“DHQ assures the public that the situation is under control and that there is no cause for concern,” the spokesman said.
He assured surrounding the communities that DICON maintains strict operational safety standards.
“The industry remains committed to upholding safety protocols and will conduct a thorough investigation to prevent future incidents,” he added.
