Fire has razed down a courtroom in the Kwara State High Court Complex, Ilorin, the state capital, News About Nigeria reports.
The Kwara State Fire Service, confirmed the incident, stating that the fire broke out on Sunday night.
The spokesman for the State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, who is also the Head of Media and Publicity, noted that the quick response of the fire service personnel prevented further damage to the complex, which houses several courtrooms.
He stated that the fire was caused by a power surge in the Government Reserved Area, where the High Court complex is located.
He however noted that the fire affected only Courtroom No. 10, adding that the swift response of the fire service personnel prevented it from spreading to other courtrooms and offices.
The statement reads in part, “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.”
The service has urged residents and people of the state to always remain fire conscious.
