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Kwara State Fire Service on Thursday rescued two children from a collapsed building in Ilorin, the state capital.
The incident occurred at about 09:10 hours at Ajegunle Street, off Sabo-Line in the Isale area of Ilorin.
According to the spokesman of the State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, the incident involved a two-storey building comprising six flats.
“It was reported that two children, Ahmad (8 years) and Hussainat (10 years) were trapped but were rescued and taken to the nearest hospital before the arrival of the Fire Service.
“Upon arrival, firefighters immediately commenced salvage operations, recovering essential belongings including clothes, electronics, food items, and important documents from accessible areas of the building.
“Following an on-site assessment, the Kwara State Fire Service recommended to the Disaster Management Department of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to seal off the collapsed structure and issue a 7-day ultimatum to occupants of an adjacent building found to be structurally unsafe and unfit for habitation.
“The NSCDC Disaster Management team acted promptly and enforced the recommendation,” the statement said.
DAILY POST further gathered that the caretaker of the collapsed building had previously been notified about the deteriorating condition of the structure prior to the incident.
The Director of the State Fire Service, Alabi Muhammed, was personally present at the scene to oversee ongoing operations and ensure effective coordination with relevant agencies.
He advised property owners and residents to carry out regular structural integrity assessments of buildings, heed early warning signs such as cracks and weaknesses, and take immediate action when defects are identified.
He emphasized that timely intervention can prevent avoidable disasters and save lives.
“The Kwara State Fire Service reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urges the public to remain vigilant and proactive in matters of safety,” the statement added.
Kwara Fire Service rescues two children from collapsed building
