The Federal Fire Service has condemned an attack on firefighters in Abuja’s Gwarimpa area, which left one crew member with a head injury, warning that perpetrators will face the law.
The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has condemned an attack on firefighters by suspected hoodlums in the Gwarimpa area of Abuja during an emergency response, which left one firefighter injured.
The command’s spokesperson, Barnabas Anyam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, describing the incident as an unfortunate attack on emergency responders carrying out their statutory duties.
Anyam said the firefighters were pelted with stones by suspected hoodlums, resulting in a head injury to one of the crew members.
“The firefighters were attacked by suspected hoodlums who pelted them with stones, leaving one of the crew members injured.
“The injured firefighter was immediately taken to the hospital for medical attention,” he said.
He explained that the incident occurred on Friday morning when firefighters from the Kubwa Metropolitan Fire Station responded to a distress call from a female resident.
The command’s Public Relations Officer disclosed that the incident had been reported to the Galadima Police Station, adding that the suspected perpetrators had allegedly been arrested and were undergoing investigation.
Anyam also quoted the FCT Controller of the Federal Fire Service, Muhammad Anas, as expressing displeasure over the recurring attacks on firefighters while carrying out emergency operations.
Anas stressed that firefighters must be allowed to discharge their responsibilities without intimidation, harassment or physical attacks.
He warned that individuals who attack or obstruct firefighters at emergency scenes would not escape the consequences of their actions, insisting that offenders would face the full weight of the law.
The controller further appealed to residents of the FCT to appreciate and support firefighters, particularly during emergency operations when timely intervention is critical to saving lives and protecting property.
He urged members of the public involved in such acts to desist immediately, reaffirming the command’s commitment to providing prompt and effective emergency response services across the Federal Capital Territory.
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