ETIM EFFIONG
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, has cautioned members of the public against storing inflammable materials in their homes, offices, or business premises to avoid fire incidents.
According to him, the neglect of such acts like unbridled dropping of cigarette butts, uncontrolled bush burning, use of firecrackers and other explosive fireworks during festive periods, careless handling of receptacles for trash, poor handling of electrical appliances and other human actions or inactions capable of causing fire outbreak, should be avoided.
The CP also asked parents and guardians to keep tabs on their children and keep inflammable substances away from the reach of children.
He added: “In the event of an unavoidable fire outbreak, members of the public are advised to use fire extinguishers, and promptly call Fire Service Station/office, the police and other disaster management outlets nearest to them for necessary assistance.”