LASEMA averts traffic jam, contains fresh fire outbreak

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has successfully managed two separate incidents in the early hours of Tuesday.
According to a statement released Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, in the first incident, the Agency’s Alpha Eagle Response Team was mobilised at 12:57 a.m. to Bishop Bus Stop, inward Mushin, following a report of a truck breakdown that obstructed vehicular movement.

“On arrival, responders met a truck that had become immobile due to a mechanical fault and had tilted across the carriageway.

Acting swiftly, the statement said, “The Eagle team immediately diverted oncoming traffic to prevent secondary incidents while awaiting the deployment of the Agency’s heavy-duty recovery asset, Super Metro.”

No casualties were recorded, and in less than two hours, the truck was successfully recovered and moved to a nearby layby, restoring free flow of traffic along the corridor.

Oke-Osanyintolu said that, barely two hours later, at 3:38 a.m., another distress call was received concerning a fire outbreak at Adawama Estate, Raji Rasaki Bus Stop, Amuwo Odofin.

According to the PS, the Alpha Eagle Team proceeded and arrived at the scene 20 minutes later.

“Preliminary assessment revealed that a warehouse storing solar batteries and inverters was engulfed in flames. The cause of the outbreak is yet to be determined, ” Oke-Osanyintolu revealed.

LASEMA’s responders, along with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Lagos Response Unit (LRU), contained the fire.

No casualties were recorded.

Oke-Osanyintolu expressed appreciation to all responders for their professionalism, speed, and inter-agency cooperation, which ensured that both situations were managed without escalation or loss of life.

He also commended members of the public for providing timely information and for complying with safety directives at both scenes.

LASEMA reiterates its resolve to maintain a 24-hour state of readiness and urges residents to continue to observe safety protocols, especially regarding vehicle maintenance and the storage of combustible materials.

Members of the public are advised to report emergencies promptly through the Agency’s toll-free lines to enable immediate response.

“LASEMA remains dedicated to building a resilient Lagos where emergencies are managed with speed, expertise, and compassion in line with international standards,” LASEMA PS said.