An explosion has heavily damaged a church in upstate New York, leaving five people injured, New York State Police have said.
Police command in Kebbi has confirmed an early morning explosion at the General Hospital, Bagudo, in Kebbi, on Tuesday.
Properties worth millions of naira were reportedly destroyed.
DHQ spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau said in a statement that the incident led to the death of one person while others sustained injuries.
Fire service representative Abiodun Owolabi said the blast was caused by a sudden ignition during discharge.
A statement indicated the preliminary reports suggest the accident occurred due to a cylinder burst.
Ms Okpe said men of the Ogun State Fire Service were at the scene of the crash, with efforts ongoing to put out the fire.
The explosion occurred on Wednesday.
The CP said the suspect confessed to committing the crime.
The governor said with the order, such an incident would not reoccur in the state.
