Lagos reopens Ejigbo fire station after alleged attacks on firefighters

By Osho Olatomiwa

The Lagos State Government has reopened the Ejigbo Fire Station after resolving disputes surrounding its temporary closure following attacks on firefighters, restoring emergency response services to the community and neighbouring areas.

The reopening, effective November 11, 2026, followed agreements reached at stakeholders’ meetings on November 3 and 12 involving the Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The development was announced in a statement signed by Fadairo Maria, Senior Public Affairs Officer of the Service, on November 13.

The station was shut indefinitely after firefighters were allegedly assaulted on October 13 and October 16, raising concerns about the safety of emergency personnel and public response facilities.

Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Abimbola Adeseye, had condemned the attacks, insisting that emergency responders must be allowed to perform their duties without intimidation or violence.

The Service said the Ejigbo LCDA made commitments to address the concerns that led to the closure, following which Adeseye directed the station’s reopening to restore prompt emergency response in the area.

The agency urged residents, community leaders and other stakeholders to protect firefighters and emergency facilities, warning that attacks on responders undermine the safety of the entire community.

It reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property through timely and professional emergency services across Lagos State.