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Fire Safety Education To Be Introduce In Primary and Secondary Schools
Fire Safety Education To Be Introduce In Primary and Secondary Schools
By: Michael Mike
Fire safety education may soon be introduced into the curriculum of both primary and security schools in the country in order to sensitize and improve the fire fighting ability of Nigerians.
Speaking at the weekend at the emergency response training for young people at the headquarters of the Federal Fire Service (FFS in Abuja, the acting Controller General of the Service, DCG Samson Karebo said efforts are currently ongoing to introduce fire safety education in both primary and secondary schools.
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He said: “We are working with the Ministry of Education to introduce Fire Safety education into school curriculum.”
The acting CG who took some selected students from primary and secondary schools in the Federal Capital Territory through some fire fighting techniques, said when this is introduced into the curriculum instances of fire outbreaks would be drastically reduced as many Nigerians would be ingrained with the needed skills to prevent fire outbreaks and fight it when occurred.
He noted that the FSS responded to 2,845 SOS distress-calls in which 136 lives and property worth N3 trillion were lost. But the FSS was able to save 587 lives, rescue 260 persons and save property worth N18.9 trillion.
Karebo while insisting that the stock of the FSS has grown in leaps and bounds as the agency has contributed significantly to national security – in the protection of lives and property, said efforts are being made to reduce fire ontbreaks in 2022.
He appealed for support from Nigerians, asking that: “Nigerians should support the fire service and get acquainted with the fire emergency numbers nearest to them.
“The public should give the right of way whenever the fire equipment is on rescue mission and they must not attack fire men.”
Karebo while revealing that the fire service will be now be firm with the enforcement of fire safety code, called on the market women and market leaders to come together and make arrangements to have rapid fire emergency response equipments that can fight fire before the arrival of the big equipment by the fire service.
Fire Safety Education To Be Introduce In Primary and Secondary Schools
Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 68 Battalion have intercepted 11 youths during a routine patrol in Mallam Fatori area of Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the interception occurred along the Bulagana–Cheisa axis on April 2 during ongoing clearance operations in the area.
According to the sources, the individuals were found moving in the area with 12 donkeys when they were stopped and briefly interrogated by troops.
The sources added that the youths were later handed over, alongside the animals, to relevant authorities in a neighbouring country for further necessary action.
The military said the patrol was part of sustained efforts to maintain security dominance and prevent exploitation of border communities by criminal elements.
Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno
Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 22 Brigade have recovered ammunition and other logistics items during a fighting patrol in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
A security source disclosed that the operation was conducted at about 4:00 p.m. on April 2 at Daban Lema, where troops of the brigade, operating from the Patrol Base, encountered signs of suspected terrorist activities in a deserted location.
According to the source, the troops immediately carried out exploitation of the area, leading to the recovery of four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one empty PKT ammunition belt link.
Other items recovered include four mobile phones, two head warmers, two small solar panels, and assorted repair tools believed to have been used by the suspected terrorists.
The source added that the recovery indicates the presence and movement of suspected criminal elements within the area, noting that troops have intensified surveillance and patrols to deny them freedom of action.
Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation
Troops foil attack by Criminal Youths, rescue victims, arrest suspects in plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attack on residents at Dutse Uku in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
A security source said the troops responded swiftly to a report of sporadic gunshots in the area at about 11:50 p.m. on April 2.
According to the source, upon arrival at the scene, the suspected criminals fled, abandoning their operation due to the prompt intervention of the troops.
He said the troops rescued two victims who sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and immediately evacuated them to a hospital for medical attention.
The source further disclosed that two suspects, dressed in black attire, were arrested at the scene.
Items recovered from the suspects include a cutlass and a knife.
He added that the suspects are currently in military custody and undergoing preliminary investigation, while efforts are ongoing to track down other fleeing members of the group.
Zagazola report that despite heightened security, there has been report of pocket of attacks in some communities.
The source reassured residents of the military’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged the public to continue providing timely information to security agencies.
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