Fire service

By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s newly appointed Controller General (CG) of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, was officially decorated with his new rank today in Abuja.

The ceremony was performed by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, at the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) Hall.

The Minister praised the outgoing CG, Engr. Jaji O. Abdulganiyu, for his outstanding service, while the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene N. Ajani, urged the new CG to uphold national interest and work within the law.

In his response, CG Adeyemi thanked President Tinubu and other officials for their trust, promising to reposition the agency for greater efficiency.

The event was attended by top government officials, lawmakers, past FFS leaders, and heads of sister security agencies.

A reception followed at the FFS headquarters, marking the occasion with celebration and unity.

The CDCFIB expressed hope that the new CG would justify the confidence reposed in him by the President and Nigerians.

By Uzair Adam

Two women have died after reportedly drowning in a pond in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State.

The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi.

Abdullahi explained that the service received a distress call around 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday from a local vigilance group, reporting that two women had drowned.

According to the statement, relatives of the deceased told the vigilance group that the victims were workers at a hibiscus (Zobo) processing company and had gone to the pond after closing from work.

“Our rescue team was immediately dispatched to the scene, and we successfully recovered the corpses from the pond,” the statement said.

The remains of the victims were later handed over to Musa Garba, a police constable at the Gezawa Police Division.

The Fire Service urged residents to avoid open water bodies to prevent similar tragedies.

By Uzair Adam Imam

Friday night turned tragic as a tanker carrying 33,000 liters of petrol erupted in flames, claiming two lives.

The devastating incident unfolded at the Ijesha end of the Cele Link Bridge in Surulere, Lagos.

According to eyewitness Mr. Jide Alabi, the catastrophe occurred around 11:12 p.m. when the tanker driver lost control while maneuvering the roundabout to ascend the bridge.

The spilled fuel ignited swiftly, creating a massive fireball that engulfed the vicinity.

Ojueko Sharon, a staff member of the Lagos Ministry of Transport, confirmed the tanker’s overturning.

Reports show that prompt responses from the Isolo and Bolade Fire Stations of the Lagos State Rescue and Service contained the situation.

Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, stated that their timely intervention doused the flames.

Tragically, two individuals, unidentifiable due to severe burns, lost their lives. Their bodies were handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for necessary procedures.

Efforts are ongoing to clear the wreckage, ensuring smooth traffic flow and facilitating thorough investigations into the incident.

By Sabiu Abdullahi 

The federal government has stepped in to offer support by donating two cutting-edge digital firefighting trucks to the Kano State government.

The unveiling ceremony, graced by Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, was marked by expressions of gratitude towards the Federal Government for its crucial assistance. 

Governor Yusuf, acknowledging the donation, expressed profound appreciation for the gesture, highlighting the substantial impact these firefighting trucks would have on bolstering safety and security within the state.

He assured the public that the resources would be utilised judiciously for the benefit of all citizens.