The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Dr. Sunday Attah, has called for a comprehensive review of the recent explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in Kaduna, with the aim of improving safety standards and preventing a recurrence.
Dr. Attah made the call during an inspection visit to the site of the September 21, 2025 incident, which occurred at the Ordnance section of the corporation. Speaking on Thursday, September 25, he urged staff of DICON to remain committed to their duties and not allow the incident to dampen their morale.
“The review of this unfortunate incident is necessary to strengthen safety measures and forestall future occurrences,” he stated.
The Director-General of DICON, Major General B. I. Alaya, assured the Permanent Secretary that the situation was under control. He added that the corporation would continue to operate strictly within established safety and operational protocols.
Dr. Attah was accompanied on the inspection by senior officials from the Ministry of Defence.
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