Kwara fire service rescues 14 rooms in Ilorin storey building fire

The Kwara State Fire Service on Monday saved 14 rooms from destruction after a fire broke out in the Agbo Oba area of the Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which occurred at about 2.03 pm, destroyed four of the 18 rooms in the storey building before firefighters brought the blaze under control. The state fire service confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Head of Media and Publicity, Hassan Adekunle, on Monday. Adekunle said, “On Monday, 20th July 2026, at 14:03hrs, the Kwara State Fire Service responded to a fire outbreak at No. 40 Elesinla Compound, off Agbo-Oba Road, Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State. “The incident involved a storey building comprising about fourteen (14) rooms, out of which four (4) rooms were affected by the fire. “Upon arrival, firefighters swiftly commenced firefighting operations and successfully brought the fire under control at about 14:50hrs, preventing it from spreading to the remaining rooms and adjoining properties. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the fire was caused by a power surge, which ignited combustible materials within the affected section of the building.” He said the Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Chief Fire Superintendent Alabi Muhammed, advised residents to ensure their buildings were fitted with standard electrical installations and surge protection devices to guard against electrical fluctuations. According to him, the director also urged property owners to carry out periodic inspection and maintenance of electrical wiring, avoid overloading electrical sockets, and report fire incidents promptly to the Fire Service for swift intervention. “The Kwara State Fire Service remains committed to safeguarding lives and property through rapid emergency response and sustained public fire safety awareness across the state,” the statement added.