The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has responded to a series of incidents recorded across the state within the last two days.

Speaking on the incidents, LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu said the first incident involved a truck with registration number T-12930LA carrying soft drinks that broke down at Olupese Bus Stop, inward Cappa, on the afternoon of Sunday, September 13th.

However, the Agency’s Alpha Eagle Response Team from the Cappa, Oshodi LASEMA Response Unit was dispatched, and the situation was promptly managed.

“The Agency immediately diverted vehicular movement while coordinating with LASTMA and the Nigeria Police. The obstruction was later cleared with the deployment of the Agency’s heavy-duty equipment, Super Metro, and the truck was successfully recovered to a layby, restoring free flow of traffic,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.

Later that evening, there was another accident on the Third Mainland Bridge inward Obalende; a yellow commercial bus had overturned following a reported tyre burst.

LASEMA promptly responded and towed the vehicle to the LASTMA Yard at Olowu.

LASEMA Paramedics and LASAMBUS personnel provided immediate medical attention to victims at the scene. The operation was concluded after all casualties received the necessary care, and the team returned to base.

“Again, in the early hours of Monday, September 14th, the LRT Lion Squad, in conjunction with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Imota, responded to a fire outbreak at Adamo Bus Stop, Ikorodu. Preliminary findings revealed that the fire originated from a spark from electrical wiring, which ignited the roof of a hairdressing shop and spread to adjoining shops.

“The inferno affected three shops and destroyed goods and properties worth millions of naira. Fortunately, no loss of life or injury was recorded. The fire was swiftly brought under control and completely extinguished, while dampening-down operations were carried out to prevent re-ignition,” LASEMA PS said.

At 6:09 a.m. on Monday, it was gathered that the Alpha Eagle Team was also deployed to Ilupeju Road inward Cappa in response to a tanker breakdown. An empty tanker with an unknown registration number had developed a mechanical fault and obstructed vehicular movement. With support from the Nigeria Police and the Agency’s Super Metro recovery equipment, the tanker was successfully evacuated to a nearby layby, and normal traffic flow was restored.

In another development on Monday morning, the LRT Cobra Team, alongside the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LASEMA Paramedics, the Nigeria Police, and the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, responded to a fire incident at 19, Olatunde Onimole Street, by Bakery Bus Stop, Surulere.

Two shops dealing in furniture and provisions were engulfed by fire. “The cause of the outbreak could not be immediately ascertained. The joint operation successfully brought the fire under control. Both shops were completely razed with all goods destroyed. No casualty or injury was recorded. Dampening-down operations were ongoing at the time of this report to forestall any resurgence,” LASEMA PS said.

Oke-Osanyintolu commended the professionalism, speed and synergy displayed by all responders including LASTMA, LASAMBUS, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Nigeria Police, and the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps.

He reiterated the commitment of the Lagos State Government to protecting lives and property through continuous investment in personnel training, modern equipment, and the decentralisation of LASEMA Response Units to ensure a world-class emergency response time.

Oke-Osanyintolu also urged members of the public to prioritise vehicle maintenance, adhere strictly to electrical safety standards, and report any emergency promptly to LASEMA through the 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines.