The Kwara State fire service has revealed the cause of the fire incident at Peace Pharmaceutical Company in Ilorin on Tuesday which destroyed property worth millions of naira.
According to the spokesman of the State fire service, Hassan Adekunle, investigation into the cause of the inferno revealed that it originated from the process of siphoning ethanol from an ethanol tanker to the company’s ethanol reservoir.
Hassan said that during the incident, the Nigeria Police ‘D’ Division was also present to maintain order, and prevent any possible aggression from the mob and staff of the company towards the firemen.
Director, Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa advised that to avoid similar incidents in the future, residents and property owners in the State should install and regularly maintain appropriate fire safety measures.
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