Matawalle Visits DICON Following Ordnance Explosion
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, conducted a visit to the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Kaduna facility following an ordnance explosion on the morning of 20 September 2025.
During the visit to the scene, the Minister was briefed on immediate cause and response measures. Preliminary reports indicates that the explosion occurred while specialists were concluding the destruction of remaining quantities of expired materials, including ammonium nitrate, primer caps, propellants and other hazardous substances. He was assured that the situation is under control and that DICON continues to operate within established safety protocols.
According to him, a thorough investigation will be carried out to determine the cause of the explosion and to recommend measures to prevent recurrence.
“Appropriate support will be provided to affected personnel and their families,” he stated.
