Nasarawa Fire Service saves N2.1b property in 2016–Official
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Fire
By Mohammed Bababusu
Lafia, Oct. 31, 2016 (NAN) Nasarawa State Fire Service has saved property worth N2.1 billion in various fire incidents recorded between January and October 2016, the state Chief Fire Officer, Alhaji Dogara Dalhatu, has said.
Dalhatu made the disclosure in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lafia on Monday.
He said property worth N57.5 million were, however, destroyed during the period under review.
Dalhatu added that the service saved five persons during different fire incidents in the state.
“We received 99 distress calls from members of the public and 89 of the calls were for fire outbreaks, nine for rescue, one was a false call and one for special services,’’ he said.
He advised residents to be extra careful in handling fire especially during the dry season, saying any recklessness could result in fire outbreak.
The fireman said there was a reduction in the cases of inferno recorded when compared to 2015.
He said that members of the public must continue to adhere strictly to fire safety regulations, to avert fire accidents.
Dalhatu commended the state government for providing the command with modern fire fighting equipment and logistics, for the smooth operation of the service.
The state chief fire officer listed some challenges confronting the service to include under staffing, lack of water hydrants, office accommodation and inadequate equipment.
He urged the state government to establish fire sub-stations in all the local government areas of the state. (NAN)
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Edited by Kevin Okunzuwa/Maharazu Ahmed