In a move to acquaint personnel with basic techniques for preventing and extinguishing fires at the incipient stage, the Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, in partnership with the Federal Fire Service, has trained officers in basic firefighting techniques and fire-extinguisher drills.
The training was held at the Command Headquarters, Birnin Kebbi, on Thursday, August 20, 2026, and was chaired by the Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Ibrahim Yusuf, who represented the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mahmoud Matawalle Ibrahim.
According to a statement issued by the Command’s Deputy Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs I, Mustapha Mubarak, the programme was facilitated by the resource person, Deputy Superintendent of Fire Kabiru Muhammad, alongside his co-facilitators.
The training was attended by senior officers and men of the Command.
In his opening remarks, DC Yusuf emphasised that fire safety is a responsibility that belongs to everyone.
He stated 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.
During the training, DS Muhammad reiterated that fire safety is a shared responsibility among building owners and managers, employees and occupants, as well as fire safety professionals.
He commended the Comptroller for providing the necessary fire safety equipment and facilitating the training.
Muhammad urged officers and men to take the knowledge acquired seriously, noting that they could find themselves in situations where the skills learned during the training might help them save lives and protect property.
In the course of the training, officers and men were taken through fire-extinguishing techniques, the causes of fire and fire prevention, as well as the proper use of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and fire buckets.
In his closing remarks, Muhammad encouraged all officers and men who participated in the training to extend the knowledge and skills acquired to their families and communities, adding that the ability to respond appropriately to a fire emergency at its incipient stage can help save lives and protect property.
The training ended with a practical demonstration, during which officers and men were given the opportunity to practise the use of firefighting equipment under the supervision and guidance of fire safety professionals.
