Fire guts Kwara High Court room

Kwara state Fire Service has saved the Kwara state High Court being completely gutted by fire.

 Tribune Online gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday morning when the fire started from a standing air conditioner due to a power surge.

It was also gathered that the fire had already engulfed courtroom No. 10 and was poised to spread to adjacent court rooms in the state High court premises, which house numerous courtrooms and offices.

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The incident was confirmed by the Head, media and publicity of the State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle.

“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 Alhaji 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.

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE