Scroll Reports has received information indicating that fire engulfed the Kwara State High Court in GRA, Ilorin, on Tuesday morning, resulting in significant damage to properties valued at millions of naira.
Reports suggest that the blaze ravaged approximately 40 offices and three courtrooms within the complex, causing destruction to furniture, office equipment, and facilities such as the registry department and litigation office.
Prince Falade Olumuyiwa, the State Director of Fire Service, confirmed the incident, attributing the fire disaster to a power surge in a statement.
“On the morning of February 13th, 2024, at 07:33 hours, the Kwara State Fire Service received a distress call regarding a fire outbreak at the State High Court in Ilorin.
“Responding swiftly, the fire crew rushed to the scene to find the imposing State High Court building ablaze. This building, housing 40 offices and 3 open courtrooms, was in peril, with the registry department and litigation office particularly affected by the inferno. With commendable courage and determination, the firefighters immediately commenced their efforts to combat the raging flames. Working tirelessly, they skillfully navigated through the burning structure, deploying their expertise and resources to contain and extinguish the fire. “Despite the daunting challenges they faced, the firefighters succeeded in saving the State High Court from complete devastation, preventing what could have been a catastrophic loss. Subsequent investigation into the cause of the fire revealed that it was triggered by a power surge, highlighting the importance of electrical safety measures,” the statement explained.
