An explosion at the Zungeru Hydro-Electric Power Dam has caused injuries to a Chinese engineer, security personnel, and several workers, and destroyed some installations.
It was gathered that the explosion occurred at the earlier hours of Monday, July 1st, 2024.
The Chinese engineer was said to be conducting a routine check when the explosion happened, and those injured were taken to the Minna General Hospital.
A source stated that the engineer was first admitted to the emergency ward of the hospital for treatment for burns on the head and hand but due to the seriousness of the burns, he was referred to the IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna for advanced medical attention.
The number of the workers and security personnel injured are currently unknown
