The Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa has extended condolences to the families and friends of those that lost their lives in the DICON explosion and wishes a quick recovery for those injured.
In a statement by the director defence information Brigadier General Tukur Gusau says the defence headquarters affirmed that, the situation is now under control, stressing that there is no cause for panic.
The surrounding community has been reassured that DICON maintains strict operational safety standards, noting that a full scale investigation will be conducted to unravel the incident and prevent reoccurrence
Recalled that one person was killed and others wounded in an explosion that occurred at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria, DICON, factory in Kaduna on Saturday.
The explosion was heard in several parts of Kaduna metropolis and environs.
