Fire Guts Word Assembly Church in Ilorin

 

Kwara State Fire Service on Sunday succeeded in putting out the fire that gutted the Word Assembly on Ajase-Ipo Road,  Ilorin

 

This is contained in a statement signed by Hassan Adekunle, the Head of Department,  Media and Publicity, Kwara Fire Service and made available to newsmen on Monday in Ilorin.

 

According to him,  on Sunday, September 3rd, 2023, at approximately 17:08 hours, the Kwara State Fire Service received an urgent call reporting a fire outbreak at The Word Assembly Headquarters along Ajase-Ipo road in Ilorin, Kwara State. The distress call was made by Mr Akani.

 

“The fire crew promptly responded to the call. Upon arrival at the scene, they found that a devastating inferno had already consumed the auditorium of the church due to late calls despite the significant damage caused by the fire.

 

“However, the firemen managed to contain the inferno and prevent it from spreading further.

 

“It’s worth noting that the materials used for the building’s construction were not fire-retardant, including aluminium roofing and plywood for the ceiling.

 

“These non-fire-resistant materials contributed to the rapid spread of the fire before the fire service’s arrival. As a result, not only the auditorium but also three out of the six offices were affected by the fire.

 

“During the subsequent investigation into the cause of the outbreak, it was suspected to be a result of a power surge

 

“At the scene of the incident, notable figures such as Alhaji AbdulRazaq Jiddah, the Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Special Duties, and Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, the Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, were present.

 

“Additionally, various security agencies, including the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Civil Defense Corpse and the Federal Fire Service, provided support and assistance.

 

“Therefore, Director Kwara State Fire Service Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa strongly emphasized the importance of timely reporting of fire incidents by the general public.”

 

He urged everyone to call the Fire Service promptly whenever a fire occurs, emphasizing that this swift action is crucial for minimizing the extent of fire damage.

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