Kwara State Fire Service Swift Response Saves Ilorin High Court from Fire

Kwara State Fire Service Swift response on Sunday saved Ilorin High Court complex from total destruction when fire gutted the building on Sunday.

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

“On Sunday, 29th September 2024, at approximately 08:02 hours, the Kwara State Fire Service responded swiftly to a fire outbreak at the High Court in Ilorin.

The fire truck, along with its crew, promptly left the station to mitigate the unfolding incident.

Upon arrival at the scene, where the court premises house numerous courtrooms and offices, the fire had already engulfed courtroom No. 10 and was poised to spread to adjacent court rooms.

Undeterred by the escalating situation, the brave firemen immediately sprang into action, successfully containing the fire and saving the Ilorin High Court from significant damage.

Investigations revealed that the fire originated from a standing air conditioner due to a power surge.

Present at the scene was Alh. Rasak Jiddah, Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties, who commended the firefighters for their swift and effective response.

The Chief Justice of Kwara State, Hon. Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara, also praised the Fire Service for their outstanding efforts in protecting the court from destruction.

Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John, urged the general public to remain safety conscious at all times to prevent such incidents.

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