On Sunday, 29th September 2024, at approximately 08:02 hours, the @FireKwara responded swiftly to a fire outbreak at the High Court in Ilorin.Upon arrival at the scene, where the court premises house numerous courtrooms and offices, the fire had already engulfed courtroom No. 10 and was poised to spread to adjacent court rooms.

Investigations revealed that the fire originated from a standing air conditioner due to a power surge.

Present at the scene was Alh. Rasak Jiddah, Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties, who commended the firefighters for their swift and effective response.

The Chief Justice of Kwara State, Hon. Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara, also praised the Fire Service for their outstanding efforts in protecting the court from destruction.

Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John, urged the general public to remain safety conscious at all times to prevent such incidents.