Katsina State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Friday narrowly escaped a major disaster after a minor fire outbreak swept through its Public Relations Unit.
The incident, which occurred around 1:40 pm, was reportedly triggered by a sudden power surge. Quick intervention by personnel of the Corps, supported by the Disaster Management Unit, prevented the fire from spreading to other parts of the Command’s headquarters.
Despite the swift response, the blaze destroyed several valuable items, including an electronic podium, laptop, office chairs, a canopy, electrical wiring, and some vital documents.
State Commandant Aminu Datti Ahmad, fsf, MADM, FCAI, who inspected the affected office, stressed the importance of stronger fire safety precautions within the command. He directed for a thorough evaluation of the incident to forestall future occurrences.
While describing the incident as unfortunate, the Commandant commended the personnel for their prompt action, which averted what could have been a more devastating loss.
Public Relations Officer, SC Buhari Hamisu, who signed the statement on behalf of the Commandant, assured the public that operations of the Command remain unaffected.
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