REPORT REGARDING TWO MEN THAT FELL INTO A DIESEL RESERVOIR AT OREGUN LAGOS

 Yomi Durojaye 

Following distress calls received via the CRM on the 767/112 Emergency Toll-Free Lines at 1037hrs of today, Saturday, 11th January, 2025, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, activated the State’s Emergency Response Plans and its Response Team from the Command and Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. 

REPORT REGARDING TWO MEN THAT FELL INTO A DIESEL RESERVOIR AT OREGUN LAGOS

INCIDENT SUMMARY:

Upon arrival of LASEMA's Tiger Response Team at the scene by 1047hrs, it was discovered that two adult males had fallen into a diesel reservoir at the above-mentioned location.

CAUSE OF INCIDENT:

Preliminary investigations revealed that one of the men (an adult) accidentally fell into the diesel reservoir while working. 

The second adult male, in an attempt to rescue the first, also fell into the reservoir.

CASUALTY REPORT:

- Both victims sustained severe conditions and were promptly transported to the hospital by the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) after receiving first aid, including CPR.

ACTIONS TAKEN:

- First aid (including CPR) were administered on the victims immediately after their rescue.

- Both individuals (adult males) were evacuated and transported to the hospital for further medical attention.

CURRENT STATUS:

- The two male adults who were rescued by the LASEMA Response Team, resuscitated and transported to the hospital, unfortunately, despite all sustained medical efforts later died.

 

EMERGENCY RESPONDERS IN ATTENDANCE:

- Personnel from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).

- Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LASF&RS).

- Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS).

e-Signed 

Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu

Permanent Secretary, LASEMA 

11th January, 2025

COVID19: LASEMA TAKES PREVENTION SENSITIZATION TO LAGOS MARKET MEN AND WOMEN

AgegePulse Magazine

Iyaloja, Lasema

Market men and women have been urged to ensure constant cleanliness around their business areas  and to  indulge in frequent hand washing with soap and water to prevent  the spread of Coronavirus.

The advice on improved housekeeping was given by the top management team of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, led by it's Director General/CEO, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who spoke extensively on how to prevent spread of the disease.

As part of the Agency's strategic approach to preventing spread of the virus, the Agency took the Coronavirus sensitization campaign to  the weekly meeting of the Association of Commodity Market men and Women of Nigeria, at the home of their President, the Iyaloja-General, Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo in Ikeja.

Speaking on the development after the sensitization, LASEMA's Director- General, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu said it was necessary to build resilience of Lagos residents from the grassroots up and  the Commodity traders were key stakeholders who could help curb the spread of Coronavirus and other communicable diseases.

The Iyaloja - General, Mrs Folasade Tinubu-Ojo who  commended the Agency's involvement in the campaign said that the Association had been engaging members on personal hygiene and general cleanliness in times past, noting that, it may be difficult to avoid overcrowding, which was one of the recommendations of curbing the spread of communicable diseases.

Speaking further, the Iyaloja General promised that the Association would ensure that those present at the meeting take the message of personal and environmental hygiene down to all the nooks and crannies of their homes and markets in Lagos.

The Commodity traders  and other residents were encouraged to report suspected case of Coronavirus  through the Lagos State Emergency Toll Free numbers 767/112 or through 08033565529, 08052817243, 08023401214.

It's Never Been This Rosy In Orile Agege - Iyaloja General

...Hails Hon. J.S Babatunde Over Presentation of Utility Buses to Market Excos, Others

AgegePulse Magazine

The Iyaloja General and Erelu of Orile Agege Kingdom, Chief Mrs. Bola Orelaru has hailed the Executive Chairman of Orile Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Johnson Sunday Babatunde over the distribution of utility buses to market executives and other stakeholders in the council.

Speaking with AgegePulse, Chief Orelaru acknowledged the tremendous works towards rebuilding and restoring the glory of Orile Agege.


The Erelu of Orile Agege expressed her gratitude to  the council boss for fulfilling his campaign promises to the market men and women by providing them with a new utility vehicle for their activities.


She said the kind gesture will go a long way to ease the hurdles of swift mobility that the executives have been experiencing for the past 15years.

In her usual appreciation style, the Iyaloja on behalf of herself and entire market women and men thanked the Chairman, council management, leaders of the house,  legislators and the leadership of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Orile Agege for fielding a competent candidate with exemplary leadership qualities.