The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) recorded 173 emergency incidents across the State in January and February 2026 as part of its statutory responsibilities for disaster risk reduction, rescue and recovery operations.
This was disclosed in a Saturday statement sent to newsmen and signed by the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu.
A breakdown of the agency’s data shows that emergency incidents saw a slight decrease in the second month of the year, dropping from 93 recorded cases in January to 80 in February.
An analysis of the incidents indicated that road traffic accidents accounted for the highest number of emergencies, with 56 incidents recorded within the two months.
Of this figure, 53 involved assorted vehicle crashes, while three cases involved buses or cars catching fire.
The truck and tanker category recorded 35 incidents, comprising 27 accidents involving trucks or tankers, four breakdowns, two fire outbreaks, and two incidents involving fallen containers.
Other categories of emergencies accounted for 55 incidents, including 47 fire outbreaks, two building collapses, and four other miscellaneous cases.
The agency also recorded one tanker spillage incident, while no explosion was reported within the period under review.
In addition, there was one suicide case, three attempted suicide incidents, and one suspected alert of a plane crash at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, which was later addressed.
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Medical-related incidents and other emergencies accounted for 26 cases, comprising 17 medical emergencies and nine other incidents.
Further analysis of the emergency data showed the distribution of incidents across local government areas in the state. Ikeja Local Government Area recorded the highest number of incidents with 31 cases, followed by Kosofe with 18 incidents and Alimosho with 15 incidents.
Other affected areas include Lagos Island with 13 incidents, Eti-Osa and Mushin with 12 incidents each, Epe with 11 incidents, and Oshodi-Isolo with 10 incidents.
The data also showed that Shomolu and Lagos Mainland recorded eight incidents each, while Ikorodu and Ifako-Ijaiye recorded six incidents each.
Ibeju-Lekki recorded four incidents, while Apapa, Ajeromi-Ifelodun and locations outside Lagos State recorded three incidents each.
Additionally, Ojo, Surulere and Agege recorded two incidents each, while Amuwo-Odofin recorded one incident.
Badagry Local Government Area recorded no incident within the period under review.
Overall analysis of the LASEMA data indicated that road traffic accidents remained the most frequent emergency incidents, while tanker spillage recorded the least occurrence within the two months.
The agency, however, reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening disaster response capacity across the state while continuing to promote safety awareness and proactive risk management.
