The Lagos State Authorities has disclosed that properties price N19.52bn had been misplaced to fireplace incidents throughout the state in 2024.
The Commissioner for Particular Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Olugbenga Oyerinde, disclosed this on Wednesday on the ongoing ministerial press briefing to mark the second yr of the second time period of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration.
He stated, “Properties price N19.52bn had been misplaced to fireplace incidents throughout the state in 2024. 450 victims had been rescued alive from fireplace incidents, whereas 91 victims had been recovered lifeless. As well as, properties estimated to be price N117.12bn had been saved from being misplaced to fireplace incidents.”
Oyerinde emphasised the strategic milestones recorded in coordinating emergency response efforts and fostering partnerships throughout governmental tiers within the nation.
He stated the federal government has strengthened its safety technique by means of the mixing of the Nigerian Forest Safety Service into the state’s safety structure.
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He added, “A complete of 100 safety personnel had been recruited to fortify safety administration round border areas adjoining the state for the protection of the commuting public. The state authorities additionally doubled the allowances of safety officers, demonstrating a agency dedication to personnel welfare.
“The ministry distributed 320 items of important safety instruments, together with batons, torch lights, bulletproof vests, gloves, and raincoats to frontline operatives, whereas two new fireplace stations had been commissioned in Ijegun-Egba and Ijede to allow fireplace security operations. Building can also be ongoing on different fireplace stations in Kosofe, Yaba, Ikotun, and different areas of the state.”
To enhance water high quality for fireplace suppression, Oyerinde disclosed that industrial boreholes had been put in in key fireplace stations throughout Alausa, Isolo, Ebute-Elefun, Ajegunle, and Ogombo to construct capability in fireplace security and rescue operations
The commissioner additional defined that between January 2024 and March 2025, the Lagos State Emergency Administration Company responded to 2,022 emergencies.
He hinted that LASEMA’s Pre-Hospital Care Unit attended to 707 medical circumstances, whereas efficiently rescuing and treating 4,847 accident victims.
