By Kolawole Ojebisi
There was panic on the premises of the Ladoke Akintola Teaching Hospital in Ognomoso, Oyo State, as a result of a fire incident on Saturday.
It was gathered that the incident happened around 5 am in a paediatric consultant’s office in the Teaching Hospital.
The real cause of the fire incident as of the time of filing this report was unknown, though it was suspected to have started from an electric spark.
However, property worth millions of naira were destroyed. The itemized property affected included electronic gadgets, engines, books, office equipment, roofs, among others.
Meanwhile, due to prompt intervention of workers on duty, no life was lost in the fire incident.
According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Ogunleye Omotayo, about sixteen (16) patients were said to have been rushed out of their wards using various mobile conveyances available.
The statement read, “The management of the institution wishes to state that the fire incident that occurred early this morning (Saturday), as carried by some news media, was put out without any remarkable damage to the hospital.
“Noting that no human damage was recorded in the incident, the management wishes to state that Investigation is still ongoing with regard to the cause of the incident.
“At the moment, light has been restored, and work activities have resumed in the section where the fire incident took place.
“The management wishes to thank all staff, the state Fire Service, and all other well-wishers for their concerns and prompt response. The fire incident raised no cause for alarm. Everyone is advised to go about their normal daily activities without fear.”
