Lagos, Nigeria — Two adult males tragically lost their lives after falling into a diesel reservoir in the Ikosi Oregun area of Lagos State.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday, was confirmed by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) in a statement issued by its Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu.
Providing details, Dr. Oke-Osanyintolu explained that one of the men fell into the diesel tank while working. The second man, in a bid to rescue him, also slipped into the reservoir.
“Upon receiving distress calls via the 767/112 Emergency Toll-Free Lines at 10:37 a.m., LASEMA activated its emergency response plans and dispatched the Tiger Response Team from its Command and Control Centre in Alausa, Ikeja,” he stated.
The response team arrived at the scene at 10:47 a.m. and successfully rescued the two men from the reservoir. However, preliminary investigations revealed both victims were in critical condition due to the severity of the incident.
Dr. Oke-Osanyintolu added, “The two adult males were resuscitated and transported to the hospital, but despite all sustained medical efforts, they unfortunately passed away.”
The agency also noted that emergency responders had assessed the scene to prevent future occurrences of such incidents.
LASEMA extended its condolences to the families of the deceased, stressing the importance of safety precautions in workplaces to avoid similar tragedies.
By Taiwo Olatinwo| January 11, 2025
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