Fire damages offices and documents at Kwara college
A fire broke out at the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, causing significant damage to offices and important documents. The blaze affected a building mainly used as storage, raising concerns among staff and students. Hassan Adekunle and CFS Alabi Muhammed from the Kwara State Fire Service confirmed the incident and highlighted the quick response that prevented further destruction. The fire is suspected to have started from burning undergrowth that spread to the building.
What happened
- The fire occurred around 9:14 p.m. on January 30, 2026, at the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin.
- Three out of four offices used as stores were affected, with documents, files, and journals destroyed.
- Firefighters managed to save the Biology Laboratory and other nearby buildings from the flames.
- Hassan Adekunle stated that the fire was likely caused by an unknown person burning undergrowth.
- CFS Alabi Muhammed advised against indiscriminate bush burning and stressed the need for proper document storage and firefighting equipment.
