A courtroom in the Kwara state high court complex in Ilorin, the state capital, has been gutted by fire.
An eyewitness disclosed to the press that the fire incident occurred on Sunday night, September 29, completely destroying one courtroom before being brought under control by the State Fire Service.
As reported by The Punch on Monday, September 30, the State Fire Service said the fire was sparked by a power surge which occurred in the government area where the high court complex was located.
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Channels TV reported that the State Fire Service spokesman, Hassan Adekunle, head of media and publicity, said the men’s quick response prevented the fire from destroying more property within the complex, which houses many courtrooms.
“Investigations revealed that the fire originated from a standing air conditioner due to a power surge,” the statement said.
Speaking further, Adekunle disclosed that the special adviser to the state governor on special duties, Alhaji AbdulRazaq Jiddah, and the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Abiodun Adebara, who were at the scene, praised the prompt intervention of the firefighters.
