LASEMA records 173 deaths in 1,156 emergencies across Lagos in 2025
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has reported that 173 lives were lost during 1,156 emergency incidents recorded across Lagos State in 2025. The data, released as part of the agency’s annual emergency response review, also showed a drop in the total number of emergencies compared to 2024, suggesting gradual improvements in safety and […]
Again, one dead, eight rescued as three-storey building collapses in Lagos
A fresh building collapse in the Apapa area of Lagos has claimed one life, while eight people were rescued alive. The tragic incident happened on Thursday at No. 28 Baale Alayabiagba Street, in the Alayabiagba community of Ajegunle, Apapa. According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the three-storey building, which had a penthouse, […]
Afriland Towers fire: Lagos court orders exhumation, autopsy on victims
The Yaba Chief Magistrate Court has ordered the exhumation and autopsy of ten victims who died in the tragic Afriland Towers fire incident that occurred on September 16, 2025, in Lagos. The directive was given by Presiding Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji following reports that some victims had already been buried. The order came after a petition […]
UPDATE: One Person Confirmed Dead, 12 Others Rescued In Lagos Building Collapse
A sad event happened in Lagos when a three-storey building collapsed at 10 Oremeta Street, Ojodu. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that one person died and 12 others were rescued from the rubble. The building had a restaurant called Equal Right Restaurant and was also used by families and customers. It suddenly collapsed […]
Lagos factory workers rescued after getting trapped in diesel reservoir
In a dramatic rescue, two factory workers were saved on Saturday after getting trapped in a diesel reservoir in the Ikosi area of Lagos. The incident, which occurred around 10 a.m., involved emergency responders from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the state fire service. According to Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent […]
Residents Escape Death As Fire Guts Lagos Apartment
A fire broke out on the 11th floor of the Ultimate Apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos, but all residents were rescued safely without any injuries. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) responded quickly after receiving a distress call at 10:16 pm on Friday. “Following distress calls received through the 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines […]
Police Officer Killed in Car Crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A police officer tragically lost his life on Thursday in a fatal accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, near the Kara Bridge. The officer, who was riding a motorcycle, became trapped under one of the vehicles involved in a series of collisions. According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the crash began when a […]
Fire Destroys Shops at Ajah Market in Lagos
On the evening of November 3, a serious fire broke out at Ajah Market, located near Alesh Bus Stop in the Lekki area of Lagos State. The blaze started around 9 PM and quickly spread, destroying goods worth millions of Naira in several shops. Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency […]
Over 3,000 Lagos Residents Left Homeless After Unannounced Demolition
In a shocking turn of events, more than 3,000 residents of the Ayetoro community in Lagos have been rendered homeless following an unannounced demolition carried out by government officials and police. The demolition, which took place on Monday, involved officials from the Lagos State government, including the Task Force and the Lagos State Emergency Management […]
Fire Engulfs Three-Storey Building in Lagos, Causes Millions in Damages
A devastating fire swept through a three-storey building at 33 Kudirat Abiola Road, Oregun, Lagos State, late on Friday night, causing significant damage. The fire, which began around 11:49 pm, was triggered by an electrical surge in one of the rooms, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). Nosa Okunbor, LASEMA’s Head of […]