Sunday, June 1, 2025 - Firefighters of the Kwara State Fire Service were on Saturday attacked while responding to a distress call.
The firefighters were responding to a distress call as one
of the Ministry of Environment’s buses was on fire at the Adeta Roundabout in
Ilorin, the state capital.
Spokesman of the state fire service, Hassan Adekunle, in a
statement in Ilorin on Saturday, said, “Upon arrival at the scene, our
firefighters were unexpectedly attacked by a mob.
“This unprovoked assault disrupted emergency operations and
resulted in the windshield of our fire appliance being damaged.
“Fortunately, no firefighter sustained any injuries during
the incident.”
Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John
Olumuyiwa, strongly condemned the act of violence against emergency responders
and urged all citizens of the state to remain law-abiding and peaceful.
He said the fire service remains committed to protecting
lives and property and appealed to the public for support and cooperation
during emergency operations..
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