Angry Residents Attack Firefighters in Osun Over Delayed Response
A disturbing incident occurred in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, where angry residents attacked firefighters from the Osun State Federal Fire Service. The attack happened on July 24, 2025, after a vehicle caught fire near MDS Road in the Old Garage Area. People in the vicinity scrambled to find fire extinguishers and water to put out the flames. When the Federal Fire Service team arrived, they were met with hostility from some residents who claimed the firefighters were slow to respond. The crowd hurled objects at the firefighters and warned them not to stop, claiming the fire had already been mostly handled by then. The State Controller of the Federal Fire Service in Osun State, Femi Akinjobi, lamented the ill-treatment meted out to his men while attempting to put out the fire. According to Akinjobi, the mob misdirected their anger, and his team deployed to the scene immediately after receiving the distress call. However, they encountered a gridlock on the road, which delayed thei...