Lagos shuts Ejigbo Fire Station over repeated attacks on firefighters

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has indefinitely closed its Ejigbo Fire Station due to a series of reported attacks on its personnel, urging security agencies to investigate the incidents impartially. The shutdown was aimed at safeguarding firefighters and their equipment after assaults allegedly occurred on October 13 and October 16, 2026.

The first incident was reported to the Ejigbo Police Station, but the attackers returned later, disrupting operations despite senior police intervention. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service's Controller-General, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, condemned the assaults, emphasizing that such acts can jeopardize public safety and impede the provision of essential services.

Adeseye stressed that emergency responders must carry out their duties without facing violence or unlawful interference. The Ejigbo station will remain closed pending a satisfactory resolution, with assigned firefighters and equipment temporarily relocated for security reasons. Adeseye called for a thorough, fair, and professional investigation by relevant security agencies to determine the circumstances of the incidents and hold accountable those found responsible.

The Fire Service reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property across Lagos State and pledged continued collaboration with authorities to address security concerns and ensure a safe working environment for firefighters.