By Peace Udugba
Kebbi Customs Command has strengthened its collaboration with the Federal Fire Service by organising a basic firefighting and fire extinguisher drill for officers and men of the Command.
The training, held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the Command Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, was aimed at equipping personnel with basic skills for preventing and extinguishing fires at the incipient stage.
The programme was chaired by the Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Ibrahim Yusuf, who represented the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mahmoud Matawalle Ibrahim, fdc. It was facilitated by Deputy Superintendent of Fire Kabiru Muhammad, alongside other fire safety professionals, and attended by senior officers and personnel of the Command.
In his opening remarks, Yusuf stressed that fire safety is a collective responsibility, noting that fires can occur unexpectedly and that having the right knowledge and skills can make the difference between a minor incident and a major disaster.
The resource person, Deputy Superintendent of Fire Kabiru Muhammad, also emphasised the importance of shared responsibility for fire safety among building owners and managers, employees, occupants and fire safety professionals.
Muhammad commended the Customs Area Controller for providing the necessary fire safety equipment and facilitating the training. He urged officers and men to take the knowledge acquired seriously, noting that the skills could prove vital in saving lives and protecting property during fire emergencies.
During the training, participants were taken through the principles of fire extinction, causes and prevention of fire, as well as the proper use of fire extinguishers, fire blankets and fire buckets.
The training also featured a practical demonstration, allowing officers and men to practise the use of firefighting equipment under the supervision and guidance of fire safety professionals.
In his closing remarks, the Command urged participants to share the knowledge and skills acquired with their families and communities.
The Command noted that the ability to respond appropriately to a fire emergency at its incipient stage could help prevent the escalation of fire incidents, save lives and protect property.
