Confirming the incident, Hassan Adekunle, Head of Media and Publicity for the Kwara State Fire Service, said that the swift response of fire personnel prevented the fire from spreading to other courtrooms and offices in the complex.
Ilorin, Nigeria — A fire incident on Sunday night destroyed a courtroom in the Kwara State High Court Complex, Ilorin, the state capital.
The fire, which broke out shortly after 8 p.m., was reportedly caused by a power surge in the Government Reserved Area where the complex is situated.
Eyewitnesses stated that the blaze engulfed Courtroom No. 10, destroying valuable items including two air conditioners, a plasma television, a fan, documents, and furniture before it was contained by the Kwara State Fire Service.
Confirming the incident, Hassan Adekunle, Head of Media and Publicity for the Kwara State Fire Service, said that the swift response of fire personnel prevented the fire from spreading to other courtrooms and offices in the complex.
“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,” Adekunle said.
“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 courtrooms. 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,” he added.
A power surge triggered a fire in an air conditioning unit, but thanks to the timely response of the fire department, the blaze was contained within Courtroom No. 10, minimizing overall damage.
Adekunle also noted that the Special Adviser to the State Governor on Special Duties, Alhaji AbdulRazaq Jiddah, and the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Abiodun Adebara, who visited the scene, commended the efforts of the fire service.
Director of the State Fire Service, Falade John, used the occasion to remind the public of the importance of safety consciousness to prevent fire outbreaks.
No injuries were reported, and an investigation is ongoing to ascertain the full extent of the damage.
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