An unfortunate incident of a fire outbreak occurred in a housing compound with 40 rooms during the early hours of Friday in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. The fire broke out around 02:40 a.m. at No E143, Ile Muse, off Emir’s road, in Ilorin metropolis, affecting nine rooms out of the total 40 rooms in the compound. Upon reaching the scene, the state fire service personnel faced a significant challenge, but their training, expertise, and dedication enabled them to combat the fire with relentless determination. After a relentless effort, the fire was successfully brought under control by 03:42 hours, showcasing the team's unwavering commitment and professionalism. An investigation into the incident revealed that a careless oversight led to the disaster; a resident had left a charcoa...

Early on Friday in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, a fire outbreak wreaked havoc on a compound with 40 rooms. The incident took place at 02.40 a.m at E143, Ile Muse, off Emir’s road, within the Ilorin metropolis. The state fire service firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the fire which had already impacted nine rooms among the total 40 in the compound. In Ilorin on Friday, Hassan Adekunle, the spokesperson for the state fire service, reported, “Upon their arrival, the firefighters faced a significant challenge. However, equipped with training, expertise, and unwavering commitment, they combated the inferno with relentless determination. At 03:42 hours, the fire was successfully brought under control, showcasing the team’s indomitable spirit and professionalism. An investigat...