An adult male was safely rescued after becoming trapped inside a malfunctioning elevator in a three-storey building located on Freeman Street, Zapass, Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area, LCDA, on Tuesday.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service disclosed that it received an emergency call at approximately 11:50 a.m., prompting the immediate deployment of a rescue team from the Ebute Elefun Fire Station.
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.
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