(DDM) – A powerful explosion has rocked the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory in Kaduna, leaving one person dead and several others injured.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the blast occurred on Saturday inside the Kakuri Industrial Layout, triggering panic across Kaduna metropolis.
Residents reported that the sound of the explosion was so loud it was heard in multiple parts of the city.
Communities in Chikun and Kaduna South Local Government Areas experienced tremors that rattled homes and sent people running into the streets.
Eyewitnesses described the incident as severe, noting that smoke and vibrations spread beyond the immediate factory environment.
Security and emergency sources confirmed that one person lost their life, while several others sustained injuries of varying degrees.
The injured victims were quickly evacuated to nearby health facilities, including the Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna.
Doctors at the facility were said to be battling to stabilize those with critical wounds as families rushed in search of loved ones.
As of the time of filing this report, neither DICON management nor state authorities had issued an official statement on the cause of the blast.
Security operatives have cordoned off the area to prevent public access while investigations are being prepared.
Officials are expected to launch a full probe into the circumstances surrounding the explosion, including a safety audit of the facility.
The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria, established in 1964, is the country’s primary military manufacturing facility.
It produces ammunition, weapons, and other military hardware for the Nigerian Armed Forces and has long been regarded as a strategic asset.
The Kaduna plant is one of its most sensitive operations, making the explosion a matter of national security concern.
Experts note that such incidents raise questions about industrial safety standards and the handling of explosive materials at military facilities.
Kaduna residents say this is not the first time industrial accidents have occurred in the area, though rarely at a facility of such strategic importance.
Observers fear that without urgent reforms, inadequate safety protocols could expose workers and nearby communities to recurring danger.
The incident comes at a time when Nigeria is investing heavily in domestic arms production to strengthen its military self-reliance.
Analysts believe the outcome of the investigation will determine whether the blast was an industrial accident, negligence, or a security breach.
For now, Kaduna residents remain shaken by the sudden explosion that disrupted normal life and left families grieving.
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