The Kwara State Fire Service has successfully contained an operational fire that engulfed a moving Toyota Hilux at the Ita-Amadu Junction in the Taiwo area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.

The incident involving the vehicle, bearing registration number LAF 154 AE, occurred on Saturday morning while it was in transit.

Confirming the operation in an official statement released on Saturday, the Head of Media and Publicity for the Kwara State Fire Service, Mr Hassan Adekunle, disclosed that the agency received a distress call at approximately 10:44 a.m. Firefighting units deployed to the scene arrived within two minutes of receiving the report.

Preliminary findings indicate that the fire broke out within the engine compartment and extended to the bonnet while the vehicle was in motion.

Members of the public across the road noticed the smoke and flames, quickly alerted the driver to bring the vehicle to a halt, and immediately contacted the Kwara State Fire Service.

"Our firefighters swiftly commenced firefighting operations and successfully contained the fire, preventing further damage to the vehicle," Adekunle stated.

He praised the proactive reaction of the bystanders and the rapid intervention of the firefighting personnel, noting that their joint efforts prevented the complete destruction of the vehicle and minimized structural damage.