Posted by Chinenye on Wed 22nd Jul, 2026 - tori.ng
A tense moment in Lagos Island ended safely after emergency responders rushed to free an adult man trapped inside a malfunctioning elevator.
In a three-story building on Freeman Street, Zapass, Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area, LCDA, an adult male was successfully rescued on Tuesday after becoming stuck inside a broken elevator.
According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, a rescue crew from the Ebute Elefun Fire Station was sent out right away after receiving an emergency call at around 11:50 a.m.
According to the agency, firefighters arrived at the scene within five minutes of receiving the distress alert and quickly commenced rescue operations.
The trapped occupant was successfully freed from the elevator without sustaining any injuries.
Preliminary findings by the agency indicated that the incident resulted from an accidental malfunction of the lift.
Confirming the successful rescue, the Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, said no casualties or injuries were recorded during the operation.
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to responding promptly to emergencies and ensuring the safety of residents across the state.