The General Manager Oyo State Fire Service Agency, Mr Yemi Akinyinka, has condemned the attack on some fire service officers by a mob, during a rescue operation in Ibadan, the state capital.
Mr Akinyinka condemned the act while confirming the incident in a telephone interview with newsmen.
According to Mr Akinyinka, the officials were on Tuesday called to put out a fire at a private residence at Akingbola, Bodija and were attacked when they were attempting to replenish the depleted water supply.
Mr Akinyinka appealed to residents to stop attacking fire service officers during the rescue missions.
