Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has sharply reprimanded a Federal Fire Service officer after discovering that one of the agency’s fire trucks had only a half-filled water tank, a lapse he described as dangerous and unacceptable during the harmattan season.
Visibly angered during the inspection, Tunji-Ojo stressed that such negligence puts lives and property at greater risk at a time when fire outbreaks are more frequent and potentially devastating.
He warned that firefighters must maintain full readiness, remain fully equipped, and position themselves strategically near high-risk areas where emergencies can occur without warning.
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The minister rejected what he termed excuses for the team’s lack of preparedness, noting that every firefighter is funded by taxpayers and is duty-bound to deliver efficient service.
According to him, public safety requires alertness and immediate response capacity, especially in a season known for its high fire incidence. He reiterated that firefighters, like all public servants, are not paid to be docile, but to protect Nigerians with diligence, discipline, and professionalism.
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