By Tony Obiechina Abuja
The Permanent Secretary M inistry of Defence Dr Sunday Attah has called for the review of the Kaduna Ordnance explosion of 21st September, 2025 at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), with a view of strengthening safety and preventing a reoccurrence.
He made the call during an inspection of the explosion scene on Thursday, 25th September, 2025 in Kaduna.
The incident occurred during the disposal of expired ordnance and resulted in one fatality and several injuries. The Nigerian Defence Headquarters had called for calm and assured the public that the situation was under control, while also initiating an investigation into the cause of the explosion.
Attah enjoined the staff of the corporation to be steadfast in their duties and not be demoralised by the incident.
The Director General of the corporation Major General B. l. Alaya informed that the situation is under control and that DICON will continue to operate within established protocols.
The Permanent Secretary was accompanied on the inspection by staff of the ministry.
