Expired Ordnance Responsible For Explosion At Kaduna DICON Factory – Spokesperson
The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) says the explosion at its facility on Saturday in Kaduna was caused by expired ordinance.
The explosion killed one person and injured others.
DICON said in a statement by its spokesperson, Maria Sambo that the explosion occurred while some staff were sorting out several expired materials for destruction.
“DICON had earlier initiated efforts since July 2025 to ensure the controlled disposal of these expired items and successfully destroyed all the Ammonia Nitrates and the majority of other items.
“However, the unfortunate accident of the explosion occurred while specialists were concluding the destruction of the remaining quantity of the expired items at the disposal pit on Saturday, 20 September 2025.
“The injured DICON staff are currently receiving treatment at 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna, while the body of the deceased Personnel has been deposited at the mortuary.”
It commiserates with staff, families and friends of the deceased and wished the injured quick recovery.
“DICON assures the general public that the unfortunate incident is under control and there is no need for panic.
“The neighbouring community is assured that DICON, as a responsible professional organisation, has institutionalised operational safety to the highest level, and they can go about their normal business,” the statement added.
It said the remaining materials have been “made safe” while a board of inquiry has been instituted to unravel the immediate cause of the incident.
