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  • LASEMA prepares for flood emergency in Lagos

    LASEMA prepares for flood emergency in Lagos

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has reaffirmed its preparedness to respond effectively to any flood related emergency in the state.

    Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, made this known on Friday during the flag-off of the 2025 Flood-Free Lagos Campaign.

    The campaign included strategic visits to the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs.

    He stated that the campaign was in response to early warnings from the Federal Government indicating that Lagos was among states at high risk of flooding during the rainy season.

    “We have mapped out all vulnerable areas including Eti-Osa, Kosofe, Lekki, Apapa and Amuwo-Odofin. We are well prepared for any form of eventuality,”  Oke-Osanyintolu said.

    The Permanent Secretary highlighted significant improvements in the state’s emergency preparedness and infrastructure.

    “Under the leadership of Mr Governor, we have established an efficient and effective response system.

    “Our Command and Control Centre now operates as a full-fledged agency, headed by a General Manager.

    “The state emergency number remains 112, ensuring swift communication during emergencies,” he said.

    According to him, simulation exercises have been carried out with all key stakeholders involved in emergency response and the agency has conducted risk analyses to identify and mitigate potential hotspots.

    He said that Lagos State had set up three relief camps across the senatorial districts and grassroots responders have been trained and empowered to act swiftly during emergencies.

    “We aim to build a resilient community. Disaster impact is most significant at the grassroots and our preparedness reflects that understanding,” he said.

    Oke-Osanyintolu also praised the Ministry of Environment for its proactive efforts in clearing drainages, desilting gutters and preventing construction that blocks water flow.

    “All man-made causes of flooding are being addressed. Environmental laws are being enforced and structures that obstruct drainage systems are being removed,” he added.

    He attributed the state’s improved disaster response outcomes—including reduced mortality and morbidity rates—to the governor’s political will and strategic investments in emergency equipment and technology.

    “We thank Mr Governor for his commitment to the safety of lives and property, which remains a core pillar of his administration,” he noted.

    The LASEMA boss appealed to residents to support the state’s efforts by paying taxes regularly, emphasizing that disaster management is a shared responsibility.

    He also commended the leadership of LASEPA, describing the agency’s General Manager, Dr Tunde Ajayi, as a capable professional whose background in medicine and disaster management brings value to inter-agency collaboration.

    In his remarks, Ajayi welcomed the LASEMA team and pledged continued collaboration for effective emergency response.

    Meanwhile, a delegation from the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency, led by Mr Wellington Adebawo, Special Adviser to the Ondo State Governor on Emergency Response, paid a courtesy visit to LASEMA.

    Adebawo explained that the visit was to learn from LASEMA’s operational model.

    In response, Oke-Osanyintolu assured the delegation of LASEMA’s openness to share both strengths and lessons learnt to help improve emergency preparedness across states.

  • Update: Death toll in Lagos building collapse rises

    Update: Death toll in Lagos building collapse rises

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has recovered three dead bodies in the building that collapsed at Ikorodu area of the state on Tuesday.

    The LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday.

    Oke-Osanyintolu said the three people that trapped under the collapsed building had been recovered dead.

    He added that nine adult males were successfully rescued and attended by LASEMA Pre-Hospital Care Unit.

    “Following distress alerts at 14:02 hours, LASEMA activated the State’s Emergency Response Plans from Agbowa and Alausa.

    “Upon arrival of agency’s response teams at 14:40hours, it was discovered that a two-storey building undergoing construction had collapsed, with three victims trapped under the debris at the aforementioned location.

    “Search and Rescue Operation is still ongoing. All the bodies have been handed over to Igbogbo Police Station. The cause of the collapsed building is yet to be ascertained,” he said.

    He said that safety measures were activated with the operational area cordoned-off at the incident scene.

  • Many still trapped, 1 dead – LASEMA gives update on Lagos building collapse

    Many still trapped, 1 dead – LASEMA gives update on Lagos building collapse

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Tuesday, confirmed the death of one adult male while several still trapped in a building collapse in Ikorodu area of the state.

    The LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who made this known in a statement, said they got a distress alert at 14.02 hours

    “Following distress alerts at 14:02 hours, LASEMA activated the State’s Emergency Response Plans from Agbowa and Alausa.

    “Upon arrival of agency’s response teams at 14:40hours, it was discovered that a two-storey building undergoing construction had collapsed, with three victims trapped under the debris at the aforementioned location.

    “The cause of the collapsed building is yet to be ascertained,” he said.

    He said one adult male was found dead, adding that three people were still trapped.

    “Three people reportedly trapped while nine adult males have been successfully rescued and attended by LASEMA Pre-Hospital Care Unit.

    He said safety measures were activated with the operational area cordoned-off at the incident scene.

  • Lagos building collapse: Death toll rises to 7

    Lagos building collapse: Death toll rises to 7

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Monday, said the death toll from the rubble of a three-storey building that collapsed at Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos has risen to seven.

    The Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made in Lagos.

    Oke-Osanyintolu added that the total number of people rescued had increased to 13.

    “As at the time of this report, total number of victims is now 20 persons.13 people have been rescued alive, comprising of four adult females and nine adult males.

    “The number of bodies recovered so far are now seven persons comprising of five adult females and two adult males,” he said.

    He said the operation was still ongoing, adding that safety precautions had been activated.

    “Crowd control, outer, and inner cordons is still maintained to ensure safe operation,” he said.

    Recall the incident happened around 09.45 hrs on Saturday.

    “Following distress alerts at 09.45hrs, LASEMA activated the Emergency Response Plans from Command and Control Centre, Alausa and Onipanu.

    “Upon arrival at the incident scene by 09.52hrs, it was discovered that a three-storey building housing a restaurant and bar had collapsed, with several victims trapped under the debris at the aforementioned location,” he said.

  • LASEMA rescues 2 as lagos building collapses

    LASEMA rescues 2 as lagos building collapses

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it has rescued two persons from a building under construction that collapsed in Agarawu Street, Aroloya Central Mosque in Idumota, Lagos Island

    The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who made this known in a statement, said that the incident happened on Monday about 2:00p.m.

    Oke-Osanyintolu said that the agency received a distress call through its 767 and 112 Emergency Toll-Free lines at 2:16 p.m, an its Response Team from the Lekki Base rushed to the scene.

    “On arrival at the scene, it was discovered that a storey building, under construction, self-collapsed at the aforementioned location.

    “So far, two adult males, rescued from the rubble of the building, had been given first aid treatment by the LRU Pre-Hospital Care Unit,” he said.

    According to him, no other casualty has been recorded as at the time of filing this report.

    He said law enforcement agencies had condone off the scene.

    He also said that the immediate cause of the incident was yet to be ascertained, adding that further investigations would be conducted.

    He said that the agency’s search and rescue operations had been concluded.

  • 1 dead as minibus collides with LAWMA truck

    1 dead as minibus collides with LAWMA truck

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Tuesday said a minibus collided with a Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) truck.

    The LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident in a statement, saying the accident occurred at about 11:59 pm on Monday night.

    He confirmed that the incident resulted in the death of a LAWMA official in the Ketu area of the state.

    “Following distress calls at 23:59 hours, LASEMA activated the State’s Emergency Response Plans from the Command and Control Centre, Alausa.

    “Upon arrival at the scene at 00:07 hours, it was discovered that a registered commercial minibus, popularly known as ‘korope.’ with registration number AGL 97 YK, had collided with a parked LAWMA truck.

    “Th registration number remains unknown.

    “Preliminary investigations at the scene indicated that the accident resulted from reckless driving on the part of the minibus driver and carelessness on the part of the parked LAWMA truck.

    “The truck driver failed to indicate its parked status with a C-Caution sign at the required position and appropriate distance, leading to the collision with the LAWMA compactor truck,” he stated.

    Further investigations revealed that, during the accident, the minibus struck a LAWMA official who was performing his lawful duties.

    “Unfortunately, the LAWMA official succumbed to his injuries before the arrival of the Agency’s Response Teams.

    “The minibus driver sustained significant injuries and was given immediate medical attention by paramedics from the Agency’s Pre-Hospital Care Unit at the scene,” he added.

    He said noth vehicles involved sustained damage.

    “The LAWMA compactor truck suffered minor damage at the rear, while the minibus’s front section and cabin were severely damaged.

    “Safety measures were implemented at the scene during the recovery operation to prevent secondary incidents.

    “A search and rescue operation was conducted to extract the injured minibus driver.

    “The deceased LAWMA official was recovered and bagged by the Agency’s Response Team.

    “The remains of the deceased were handed over to officials of the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) for further processing,” he said.

    He said the affected LAWMA compactor truck had been moved to the Ketu Police Station.

    “All accident vehicles have been removed from the road, which is now clear and safe for vehicular movement.

    “The recovery operation has been concluded,” he confirmed.

  • 2 killed, 6 injured as Lagos building collapses

    2 killed, 6 injured as Lagos building collapses

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has extricated two adult males, with six injured persons from a building under construction that collapsed in Odoriwu Estate in Lekki area of the state.

    The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement on  Wednesday in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said the incident happened around 14.25hrs.

    “Following distress calls received through the 767 and 112 emergency toll-free lines at 14.25hrs today, LASEMA activated its Response Team from the Lekki and Cappa Bases.

    “Upon arrival at 14.48hrs at the incident scene, it was discovered that a three-storey building under construction had collapsed at aforementioned location.

    “So far, two adult males have been extricated from rubbles of the collapsed building, while six seriously injured adult males had been rescued and administered immediate medical care by the LRU Pre-Hospital Care Unit.

    “They had been transported to Marina General Hospital for further treatment after the administration of the first medical care,”he said.

    He also said the immediate cause of the incident was yet to be ascertained, adding that further investigations would be conducted.

    “The agency’s heavy duty equipment was deployed to the incident scene and is still in operation. Search and Rescue Operation is still ongoing and Update to follow,” he said.

  • Fire guts Lagos medical centre, hospital facility destroyed

    Fire guts Lagos medical centre, hospital facility destroyed

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has successfully controlled a late night fire that broke out at Ago Medical Centre, located off Ago Palace Way in Okota.

    The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement on Saturday disclosed that the fire destroyed a section of the one-story facility.

    According to him, the agency promptly activated the state’s emergency response plan after receiving distress calls via its 767/112 Emergency Toll-Free Lines at 18:29 hrs on Friday.

    Upon arrival at 18:50 hrs, LASEMA’s Eagle Response Team discovered that sections of a storey building housing the hospital were being gutted by fire,” Oke-Osanyintolu stated.

    Preliminary investigations indicated that the fire was triggered by a power surge, which resulted in a spark when electricity was restored. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were recorded.

    He further explained that emergency responders, including the LASEMA Response Team Fire Unit and other agencies, worked tirelessly to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.

    The fire is still raging, and responders are battling to put it off. Response and recovery operations are in progress,” Oke-Osanyintolu added.

  • LASEMA battles raging fire at Ago medical facility

    LASEMA battles raging fire at Ago medical facility

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it has successfully contained a raging fire that engulfed sections of a storey building housing Ago Medical Centre, off Ago Palace Way, Okota.

    Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, disclosed this in a statement in the early hours of Saturday.

    Oke-Osanyintolu said that the agency activated the state’s emergency response plan and its response team from Oshodi, following distress calls received on its 767/112 Emergency Toll-Free Lines at 18.29hrs on Friday.

    “Upon arrival at 18.50hrs, LASEMA’s Eagle Response Team discovered that sections of a storey building which housed a hospital was being gutted by fire at the aforementioned address.

    “Preliminary investigations conducted by LASEMA’s Eagle Response Team revealed that the immediate cause of the inferno was a power surge which led to a spark when public electricity power supply was restored,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.

    He said that no lives were lost nor injuries recorded due to the incident.

    He noted that the fire was being contained through collaborative efforts of the LASEMA Response Team (LRU) Fire Unit and other responders, to prevent it from spreading to adjoining buildings in the area.

    “The fire is still raging and responders are battling to put it off. Response and Recovery Operations are in progress,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.

    He listed emergency responders at the scene as including LASEMA Response Team, LASEMA Fire Unit, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Lagos Neighbourhood and Security Corps and the Nigeria Police Force.

  • Two men dies after falling into diesel reservoir in Lagos

    Two men dies after falling into diesel reservoir in Lagos

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Saturday confirmed the death of two men who accidentally fell into a diesel reservoir in the Oregun area of the state.

    The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed this in a statement, said the incident happened at the Ikosi- Oregun Road in Lagos.

    “Following distress calls received on the 767 and 112 emergency toll-free lines at 10.37 a.m., LASEMA activated its response team from the Command and Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.

    “Upon arrival at the scene by 10.47 a.m., it was discovered that two adult males had fallen into a diesel reservoir at the above-mentioned location.

    “Preliminary investigations revealed that one of the men accidentally fell into the diesel reservoir while working. The second adult male, in an attempt to rescue the first, also fell into the reservoir,” he said.

    He said both victims were in severe conditions and were promptly transported to the hospital by the Lagos State Ambulance Service, after receiving first aid.

    “First aid was administered on the victims immediately after their rescue. Both individuals were evacuated and transported to the hospital for further medical attention. Unfortunately, despite all sustained medical efforts, they later died,” he said.

    He said the incident scene was being assessed by emergency responders to determine further necessary action in order to prevent similar occurrences. He added that the incident scene had been secured.