Fire renders 120 homeless in Kwara

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A fire outbreak at Edun Isale in the Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State has left no fewer than 120 persons homeless, razing 44 rooms of a building and a mosque.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Head of Department of Media and Publicity of the fire department, Hassan Adekunle, on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Adekunle stated that the Kwara State Fire Service, at about 11 a.m. on Monday, responded to a fire incident at Megida Onikanhun Compound, Edun Isale, Ilorin South Local Government.

He said: “Firefighters, upon arrival, found the entire compound and Edun Market engulfed in flames due to a late call.

“To enhance firefighting efforts, part of the fence was dismantled for better access.

“At 11:22 a.m., an SMS message was sent to the Brigade Headquarters for additional manpower, and the proficient firefighters successfully brought the situation under control within an hour before completely extinguishing the fire.

“Investigations revealed that an unknown person set some refuse on fire but this unfortunately spread to the nearby compound.”

Adekunle, who expressed condolence to Magaji Megida Onikanhun’s representative, Kuranga Adebayo, commended the fire service’s efforts.

He, however, said the incident left over 120 occupants homeless, affecting 44 rooms and a mosque, noting that no casualties were recorded in the 75-room compound.

Also speaking on the incident, the Kwara State Fire Service Director, Falade Olumuyiwa, urged the people of the state to always play safe, especially during this period.

He urged the people not to hesitate to call the fire brigade on time whenever there was any fire emergency in their areas, saying would save lives and properties of people in the state.

The Star