Troops of 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have reportedly averted what could have been a major fire disaster in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital.
The Division’s spokesperson, Lt. Col. Danjuma J. Danjuma, said in a statement on Wednesday, that the troops averted the imminent catastrophe after a tanker carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol, fell at Rumuokwuta Roundabout in Port Harcourt.
Consequently, the Acting Commanding Officer, 760 Transport Battalion, Major Al-mustapha Shawwal Adams swiftly mobilised and led the 6 Division Fire Crew to the scene to prevent any fire outbreak.
The operation, which Danjuma described as a “significant push towards improving the already existing civil-military relations”, was conducted with sister agencies who ensured that safety and security protocols were strictly observed.
“The area was cordoned off and all the necessary preventive drills were carried out. Fortunately, no life or property was lost as the situation was subtly brought under control. The fire prevention response by the 6 Division Fire Service was done in fulfillment of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to effective civil-military relations and the Division’s efforts in supporting host communities”, Danjuma said.
Meanwhile, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Jamal Abdussalam has commended the troops for the swift response, and has reassured the people of Rivers state and environs of the resolve of the Division under his watch to continue to carry out people-centric operations in line with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja’s command philosophy.
