by Nurat Uthman
A fire that broke out early Saturday morning at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso has destroyed property worth millions of naira.
Sources within the hospital disclosed that the fire affected the Emergency and Accident unit of the hospital.
The fire reportedly started around 5 a.m. in a paediatric consultant’s office, allegedly caused by an electrical spark.
According to sources, 16 patients were evacuated from the ward to ensure their safety.
The hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Omotayo Ogunleye, confirmed the incident and noted that normal operations have resumed at the facility.
The statement read, “The management of the institution wishes to state that the fire incident that occurred early this morning (Saturday), as carried out 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.”
