Fire Burnt Down Petrol Station, Tanker, Others On Oyo Community

Fire burnt down petrol station, tanker, others in Oyo community. The fire burnt down the RSK Adebowale Multipurpose Filling station, a petrol tanker, and a motorcycle at the Ofiki area in Saki.

Afilling station, a tanker and a vehicle have been razed by fire in Saki, Oyo state.

The fire burnt down the RSK Adebowale Multipurpose Filling station, a petrol tanker, and a motorcycle at the Ofiki area in Saki.

The chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Moroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday.

Mr Akinwande said that the agency received a distress call about the fire incident from Mufutau Badmus, the Saki branch chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, by telephone.

He said that upon receipt of the distress call, the firemen, led by Kolade Taiwo, immediately mobilised to the scene.

Fire Outbreak

“On arrival at the scene, it was discovered that the filling station, a DAF tanker truck loaded with 50,000 litres of petrol, one Bajaj motorcycle and three fuel dispense pumps were already engulfed in the inferno,” he said.

Mr Akinwade said that agency personnel were able to completely extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to other properties in the area.

He commended the Ofiki division’s personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for their presence and for providing security in the area during the exercise
He urged owners of filling stations in the state to prioritise fire safety guidelines.

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Orders Investigation Into Death Of Chimamanda Adichie’s Son

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu orders investigation into death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son. She accused the hospital of alleged serious medical lapses during a procedure.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, has ordered an investigation into the cause of death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi, son of renowned author Chimamanda Adichie, following allegations of negligence levelled by the mother against Euracare Multispecialist Hospital, Victoria Island.

The special adviser to Mr Sanwo-Olu on health, Kemi Ogunyemi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, following Ms Adichie’s detailed account earlier in the day of the events that led to the death on Tuesday, in which she accused the hospital of alleged serious medical lapses during a procedure.

Mrs Ogunyemi said, “The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to the deeply distressing report by renowned Nigerian author, Ms. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, concerning the tragic death of her son, Nkanu, following a medical incident at a private healthcare facility in Lagos on January 6.

“In line with this commitment, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) to immediately commence a thorough, independent, and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, with a view to unraveling the immediate and remote causes of the death.

“In line with this directive, HEFAMAA has since commenced investigation and has visited the facility involved as part of the ongoing inquiry. The Agency will conduct a comprehensive review of all allegations and reports relating to the incident.

“HEFAMAA, which is statutorily established to regulate, monitor, and accredit both public and private health facilities in Lagos State, also, as part of its core mandate, carry out routine investigation of all cases of alleged medical negligence and unethical practices. This statutory responsibility is exercised consistently to uphold patient safety, professional standards, and the quality of health service delivery across the State.

“The Agency will work in close collaboration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and other relevant regulatory bodies in the course of the investigation to ensure a holistic, credible, and professional review process.

“The investigation will examine the allegations raised, including compliance with established clinical protocols, professional conduct, patient safety standards, and the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved. Findings of the investigation will be made public as soon as the process is concluded, in the interest of transparency and public accountability.”

Sanwo-Olu

Commiserating with Ms Adichie and her family over the loss, the state government expressed its commitment to justice, insisting that it places the highest value on human life and maintains zero tolerance for medical negligence or unprofessional conduct in any health facility operating in the state.

The state government also assured residents that any individual or institution found culpable of negligence, professional misconduct, or regulatory violations would face the full wrath of the law, in accordance with existing legal and regulatory frameworks.

The hospital, however, responding to Mr Adichie’s allegations, explained that the critically ill toddler was referred to its facility for specific diagnostic procedures after receiving treatment at two paediatric centres.

NAF Air Strikes ki1l Many Terrorists, Destroy Hideouts In Borno

NAF air strikes ki1l many terrorists, destroy hideouts in Borno. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has conducted air strikes on terrorist hideouts at Abbagajiri in the Timbuktu Triangle, Borno state.

In a statement on Saturday, Ehimen Ejodame, director of public relations and information at NAF headquarters, said the air operation, which was conducted on January 8, targeted terrorist structures and concealed logistics facilities in the area.

Ejodame said the operation was designed to degrade the terrorists’ capability and shape the battlespace for ground forces.

The NAF spokesperson said after the operation, the area was successfully cleared out for the operation of the ground troops.

“The identified terrorist structures were decisively engaged and destroyed, denying the terrorists freedom of action, while a follow-up engagement neutralised armed elements observed converging on the location,” Ejodame said.

“Subsequent advances by ground troops into the area confirmed the effectiveness of the air strikes and validated the success of the joint air–land operation.”
Speaking on the air operation, Sunday Aneke, chief of air staff, said the NAF is committed to dominating the airspace in support of joint operations of troops.

“We will continue to deny terrorists freedom of movement, sanctuary, and logistics wherever they seek to hide. Air operations will remain relentless and intelligence-driven,” Aneke said.

NAF Air Strikes ki1l Many Terrorists

“Our operations are carefully planned and intelligence-led, ensuring maximum effect on hostile elements while safeguarding innocent civilians.

“The Nigerian Air Force will sustain pressure until terrorist networks are completely dismantled.”
Recently, the NAF destroyed terrorist hideouts in the north-east and north-west geopolitical zones and killed several fighters during air operations.

The operations were conducted between January 1 and 2, through joint task forces under Operation Hadin Kai and Operation Fasan Yamma Sector 2.