Fire razed a courtroom in Kwara State High Court Complex, Ilorin on Monday.
Gatekeepers News reports that the inferno reportedly destroyed one courtroom completely before it was curtailed by the state Firefighters.
According to the State Fire Service; the incident was caused by a power surge that occurred in the government area where the High Court complex was located.
Spokesman of the State Fire brigade, head of Media and Publicity, Hassan Adekunle revealed this through a statement released.
Adekunle noted that the quick response of the firefighters prevented the fire from destroying more property within the complex.
He said, “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 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.”
“Investigations revealed that the fire originated from a standing air conditioner due to a power surge.”
