Director Fire Service Urges Public To Prioritize Safety Awareness, Precautions
The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa has urged the general public to prioritize safety awareness and precautions in their daily lives.
The director made this call following a fire that destroyed part of the State High Court building in Ilorin on Tuesday.
This is contained in a statement signed by Hassan Adekunle, the Head of Department, Media and Publicity, Kwara State Fire Service and made available to newsmen in Ilorin.
According to hin, on the morning of February 13th, 2024, at 07:33 hours, the Kwara State Fire Service received a distress call regarding a fire outbreak at the State High Court in Ilorin.
Responding swiftly, the fire crew rushed to the scene to find the imposing State High Court building ablaze.
This building, housing 40 offices and 3 open courtrooms, was in peril, with the registry department and litigation office particularly affected by the inferno.
With commendable courage and determination, the firefighters immediately commenced their efforts to combat the raging flames.
Working tirelessly, they skillfully navigated through the burning structure, deploying their expertise and resources to contain and extinguish the fire.
Despite the daunting challenges they faced, the firefighters succeeded in saving the State High Court from complete devastation, preventing what could have been a catastrophic loss.
Subsequent investigation into the cause of the fire revealed that it was triggered by a power surge, highlighting the importance of electrical safety measures.
In light of this incident, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, the Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, issued a statement urging the general public to prioritize safety awareness and precautions in their daily lives.
This call to action underscores the critical role that vigilance and preparedness play in preventing such tragedies from occurring in the future.
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