Kwara Director of Fire Service Tasks Public on Vigilance, Safety Consciousness

 

Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John, has urged the general public to be vigilance and safety conscious reduce fire incidents in the state.

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

The director emphasized the crucial importance of public vigilance and safety consciousness, urging citizens to remain vigilant to prevent similar incidents.

On Monday, February 26, 2024, at approximately 01:25 hours, the Kwara State Fire Service received an urgent call to respond to a fire at the Akumaju compound in the Ita-Amodu area of Ilorin.

Without hesitation, the firefighters promptly departed from the station with their fire appliance.

Upon arrival at the scene, they were met with a daunting sight: multiple rooms engulfed in flames. Undeterred, the firefighters sprang into action, showcasing their expertise and dedication to extinguishing the blaze.

Despite the intensity of the fire, they managed to contain it, preventing further devastation.

Sadly, the fire had already ravaged three out of the six rooms in the compound. Through thorough investigation, it was determined that the fire originated from a refuse set ablaze by an unidentified individual, which then spread to the affected rooms.

In the aftermath of the incident, the Director of Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John, extended heartfelt condolences to those affected by the fire.

Prince Falade John’s words underscored the need for a collective effort in fostering a fire-conscious community.

Meanwhile, on the evening of Sunday, February 25th, 2024, at approximately 18:06 hours, the Kwara State Fire Service received an urgent call reporting a fire incident at Grace International School, located on Awolowo Street beside Kobiowu Mosque in the Tanke area of Ilorin, Kwara State.

Without hesitation, the firefighters swiftly mobilized, departing from the station with their firefighting equipment.

Upon arrival at the scene, they were met with a distressing sight: a block of classrooms engulfed in flames. Undeterred, the firefighters sprang into action, demonstrating their expertise and dedication to combating the blaze.

Despite the intensity of the fire, their efforts were focused and unwavering.

Tragically, the fire had already ravaged nine out of the fourteen classrooms, leaving a significant portion of the school in ruins.

Through meticulous investigation, it was determined that the fire originated from an undergrowth that had been deliberately set ablaze by an unidentified individual.

The flames then rapidly spread to the school building, causing extensive damage.

The Director of Kwara State Fire Service Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa took this opportunity to advise the kwara at large to prioritize safety also urged the general public to be more careful in their day-to-day activities.

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