Lagos Island Elevator Mishap: Man Freed Unharmed by Fire Service

In a swift response to a distress call, the Lagos State Fire Service successfully rescued a man trapped in a faulty elevator within a three-storey building on Freeman Street, Zapass, Lagos Island LCDA. According to a statement issued by the Controller General of the service, Margaret Adeseye, on July 21, 2026, the rescue operation was initiated after the service received a call at about 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday. A team from the Ebute Elefun Fire Station was promptly deployed to the scene, arriving just five minutes later. Upon their arrival, firefighters quickly commenced rescue operations, managing to safely free the occupant from the elevator without him sustaining any injuries. As disclosed in the statement, 'The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service responded to a rescue call received at 11:50 hrs on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, concerning an adult male trapped inside an elevator in a three-storey building located at Freeman Street, Zapass, Lagos Island East LCDA, Lagos Island.' The statement further explained that the first response crew from the Ebute Elefun Fire Station arrived at the scene at 11:55 hrs and immediately commenced rescue operations, successfully rescuing the trapped occupant from the elevator without any injuries. Preliminary findings indicated that the incident was caused by an accidental elevator malfunction, with no casualty recorded during the operation. The successful rescue operation underscores the efficiency and readiness of the Lagos State Fire Service in responding to emergencies within the state.