By Demola Akinyemi

The COVID-19 Centre, situated in the Kwara State government-owned Sobi Specialist Hospital, Alagbado, Ilorin has been razed by fire.

Vanguard reliably gathered that the fire was caused by a yet-to-be-identified person who was said to have set an undergrowth around the facility on fire.

It was also gathered that the fire later spread to the COVID-19 centre ward. The incident, which was confirmed by the state Fire Service, however, recorded no loss of lives or injuries.

According to the statement by Head of Department (HOD), Media and Publicity of the service, Hassan Adekunle, on the development, the swift response by the Kwara State Fire Service prevented major damage at the COVID-19 Centre.

“On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 08:47 hours, the Kwara State Fire Service swiftly responded to a fire incident at Sobi Specialist Hospital (COVID-19 Centre) Alagbado, Ilorin.

“Upon arrival, the firemen found one of the six wards were set ablaze and immediately began firefighting efforts to contain and extinguish the flames, showcasing their expertise to prevent extensive damage.”