Lagos fire service reports 133 deaths from emergencies in 2025
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has reported that 133 bodies were recovered from various emergency incidents in 2025. Margaret Adeseye, the Controller General, shared these figures during the agency’s Annual Staff Engagement. The service responded to 2,617 emergency calls, with 1,685 being fire-related, and managed to rescue 473 victims alive. The event also highlighted the recent signing of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service Bill into law and the importance of staff welfare and performance.
What happened
- Margaret Adeseye revealed that 133 bodies were recovered from emergencies across Lagos in 2025.
- The service responded to 2,617 emergency calls, with 1,685 being fire incidents and 473 victims rescued alive.
- False alarms accounted for 645 calls, straining the agency’s resources.
- Properties worth N118.328bn were saved, while losses amounted to N19.72bn, resulting in a 6:1 save-to-loss ratio.
- The newly enacted Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service Law expands the agency’s responsibilities and operational framework.
