LAGOS FIRE SERVICE CONTAINS TWO OVERNIGHT INFERNO INCIDENTS IN AGEGE AND YABA

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed the successful containment of two separate fire incidents that occurred overnight in different parts of the state. In a statement, the Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, disclosed that the first incident was reported at 22:46 hours on Saturday at Tower Aluminum Village, along Abeokuta Expressway, Dopemu, Agege. Fire crews from Ikeja and Agege stations responded promptly to the emergency, effectively dousing the fire which affected multiple offices and stores of varying sizes. The structures, situated on a land area of approximately 2,592 square meters within a premises spanning about four acres, suffered significant damage to affected sections and their contents.

Margaret Adeseye further explained that the second incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday at about 03:15 hours at a three-storey commercial building located on Oyabiyi Street, opposite the NLC Office, Tejuosho, Yaba. The building, which housed shops and stores containing stacked textile materials, was engulfed by fire.

Firefighters from Somolu, Ilupeju, and Sari Iganmu Fire Stations were swiftly mobilised to the scene and successfully contained the blaze, preventing further spread to adjoining properties.

In both incidents, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service demonstrated professionalism and rapid response, ensuring that the fires were brought under control without escalation and casualty.

Adeseye reiterated the importance of fire safety precautions and urged members of the public to remain vigilant, especially in commercial areas where flammable materials are stored. She added that further investigations into the causes of the fires are ongoing to unravel their causes. The statement was signed by Margaret Adeseye as Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service on April 4, 2026.