Fire Destroys Four-Bedroom Flats in Gaa Akanbi, Kwara

A fire incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday at No. 2 Laduba Street, Olohunsogo, Gaa Akanbi, within the Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State, destroying a building containing four-bedroom flats. The Kwara State Fire Service received a distress call and arrived at the scene at approximately 1:57 am, by which time the building was already fully engulfed in flames.

The late notification to the fire service allowed the fire to spread extensively before firefighters could intervene. Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control and prevented it from spreading to nearby properties.

A preliminary assessment indicated that a power surge might have caused the fire, although further investigation is needed to confirm the exact cause. The Chief Fire Officer, Alabi Muhammed, urged residents to prioritize electrical safety and maintain their electrical installations and appliances.

He also advised residents to contact the fire service promptly in case of a fire to minimize damage and protect lives and property.