The Adamawa Fire Service has saved property worth over ₦2 billion during several fire incidences in the state in 2023.
Adamu Abdullahi, the Director of Adamawa Fire Service, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Yola. Abdullahi however said that property worth about ₦3 million were lost to 133 fire incidences during the period under review.
The chief fire officer told NAN that the state fire directorate, similarly in 2023, recorded the loss of 10 lives during a boat mishap rescue operations in three local government areas of Fufure, Yola and Numan, respectively.
He said: “For boat mishaps, we also rescued 17 passengers.
“The directorate is doing its best to sensitise the public and is always ready to respond to emergency situations.”
Abdullahi, however, said the lack of modern fire fighting equipment, chemicals, fire hydrant, adequate power and utility van, were hindering quick response to emergencies. He advised the general public to always endeavour to switch off electrical appliances when not in use to avoid fire outbreaks.
“Especially now we are in harmattan period, we should also be careful because all places are dry; fire can ignite easily and stop indiscriminate bush burning,” he said.