Oyo State Fire Service Agency Records 27 Fire Incidents in 21 Days
The Oyo State Fire Service Agency has responded to 27 fire incidents within the first 21 days of the year 2026.
The Chairman of the Agency and Special Adviser to the Governor on Fire Reform, Honourable Moroof Akinwande, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
According to him, fire incidents are recorded almost daily, with the majority resulting from human error and negligence rather than natural causes.
Honourable Akinwande noted that existing laws require all homeowners, company executives, and market leaders to consult the Fire Service Agency before carrying out electrical wiring in buildings, offices, shops, and market stalls.
However, many people bypass this mandatory process, thereby exposing themselves to avoidable risks.
He advised building owners and property developers to always consult the agency during construction and renovation processes and to engage the services of qualified electrical engineers and certified contractors.
The Special Adviser, who emphasized that the agency operates round-the-clock without holidays, urged residents and corporate organizations to install fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment to contain fire outbreaks before the arrival of firefighters.
He further warned members of the public against using soap to extinguish fires, explaining that the substance sometimes used by firefighters may resemble soap but is actually a chemical.
