Lagos records 173 deaths in 1,156 emergency incidents – LASEMA
LASEMA Reports Significant Emergency Incidents in Lagos State
LAGOS—In 2025, at least 173 individuals lost their lives during 1,156 recorded emergency incidents across Lagos State, according to data released by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).
Despite the fatalities, the data indicates a decrease in the total number of emergencies compared to 2024. Road crashes were the predominant source of incidents, totaling 394, followed by tanker and truck-related accidents at 249 and fire outbreaks at 204.
February 2025 saw the highest frequency of emergencies, with 122 cases reported. April followed closely with 121 incidents, while May recorded 119 emergencies.
Geographically, Alimosho Local Government Area experienced the most incidents, totaling 180. Eti-Osa logged 144 cases, and Ikeja reported 139 emergencies.
LASEMA’s Pre-Hospital Care Unit further disclosed that from January 1 to December 30, 2025, 1,924 victims were rescued and resuscitated during emergency operations. This total included 906 adult males, 1,003 adult females, 13 boys, and two girls. However, the agency recorded a total of 173 fatalities, which comprised 139 adult males, 32 adult females, and two deceased boys.
At a retreat for LASEMA staff on Friday, Permanent Secretary Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu assured that the agency is prepared for emergencies in 2026. He credited Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for supporting enhancements to LASEMA’s disaster response capabilities.
The retreat aimed to acknowledge staff contributions in 2025 and to invigorate them for the upcoming year. Oke-Osanyintolu emphasized the importance of each staff member’s role, describing them as essential to the agency’s effectiveness.
“The strength of LASEMA lies not only in technology or leadership titles,” he stated. “It is rooted in the commitment, discipline, and professionalism of our workforce, particularly our junior staff.”
He reiterated LASEMA’s dedication to disaster management, asserting that the agency remains equipped to safeguard lives and property throughout the state. Oke-Osanyintolu also highlighted the importance of public cooperation in reducing emergencies, urging residents to prioritize safety and avoid hazardous practices that could trigger incidents.
“Prevention is a key element of effective disaster management,” he said. “As the government takes its steps, we need the community to partner with us to enhance safety.”
