FG warns against attacks on firefighters, appliances

The federal government has again warned Nigerians against such practices, urging them to instead appreciate the difficult environment in which the personnel operates. 

Controller General of the Federal Fire Service FFS, Dr. Liman Alhaji Ibrahim gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja while felicitating with all firefighters in Nigeria and around the world on this year’s International Firefighters’ Day IFFD. 

Liman in the statement signed by Service Public Relations Officer, SF Ugo Huan called on citizens to imbibe the attitude of appreciating and supporting firefighters for sacrifices they make in saving lives and property during emergencies. 

The Controller General who expressed sadness at the attitude of some citizens who are fond of attacking firefighters at fire scenes used the occasion of this year’s International Firefighters’ Day to call on them to “desist from the constant attack on firefighters and destruction of fire trucks at fire scenes as that is not encouraging to firefighters who risk their lives to save lives and property”.