Biodun Esan, Ilorin
There was a reported incident of fire outbreak at the COVID-19 Centre at Sobi Specialist Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara Capital at about 8.35 am on Tuesday.
This is contained in a statement signed by Ladi Alao, on behalf of the Management Kwara Hospital Management Board on Wednesday in Ilorin.
Alao said the incident was reported to the Executive Secretary of the Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Abdulraheem Malik, who immediately contacted the Kwara State Fire Service at 8:47 a.m.
“Operatives of the Kwara State Fire Service were at the scene at 9:03 am to put out the fire,” the statement added.
The statement, however, commended officials of the Fire Service for their speed, commitment, and professionalism in tackling the fire, adding; “We thank the Fire Service for the promptness”.
“The cause of the fire was still unknown at the time of this press release, but no life was lost; no injury was reported.
“Investigation is ongoing by the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board in collaboration with the Kwara State Fire Service to unravel the cause of the fire,” the statement added.
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