The incident occurred on Tuesday when a room on the top floor of a one-storey building was engulfed by fire, destroying household items.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said its Alpha Eagle Team from Cappa Base received the distress alert at about 1:26pm and arrived at the scene within the estimated response time.

LASEMA, its Response Unit Fire Team and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service worked together to put out the fire.

The agency said the affected area was subsequently dampened to prevent the fire from reigniting or escalating to adjoining structures.

No casualty or loss of life was recorded in the incident, while the immediate cause of the fire had not been established.

LASEMA urged residents to observe fire-safety measures and promptly report emergencies through the toll-free emergency numbers 767 and 112.

The agency said the response formed part of ongoing efforts to maintain emergency readiness and protect lives and property across Lagos.

The two-day programme, which began on Monday at Omodigbo Primary Healthcare Centre, provides beneficiaries with counselling, occupational therapy, wellness checks and mobility assessments.

The intervention also includes the distribution of mobility aids such as wheelchairs, crutches and walking sticks to residents who need them.

The programme, led by Neurorehab Initiative Project Lead, Abiodun Mathew Lawason, attracted senior citizens and young people, including persons living with autism and other conditions affecting mobility.

Chairman of Mushin Local Government, Hon. Olatunbosun Haruna Aruwe, said the initiative was aimed at providing practical support to vulnerable residents and helping people with mobility challenges become more independent.

Lawason said his connection to Mushin and his experience in the United Kingdom inspired him to bring professional rehabilitation services closer to residents, particularly those experiencing difficulties with movement and everyday activities.

The prayers, held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, brought together party leaders, religious communities and public officials across the two local government areas.

The gatherings took place at selected mosques and churches, including Ilupeju Central Mosque, Ajumoni Central Mosque, African Bethlehem Church and African Church Emmanuel Parish.

The prayer sessions focused on Hamzat’s birthday, the well-being of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the success of APC candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.

Speaking after the birthday cake-cutting ceremony, the APC apex leader in Mushin and Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye, Distinguished Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, popularly known as Senator GOS, said the initiative was organised to thank God for Hamzat’s life and years of public service.

Solomon also urged the clerics to pray for divine guidance and blessings for the party’s leaders and candidates.

Similarly, the immediate past Chairman of Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA and Deputy Director-General of the Lagos State APC Campaign Council, Hon. Rasaq Olusola Ajala, said the event was an opportunity to appreciate God for preserving Hamzat’s life.

The prayer sessions attracted several APC leaders and government officials, including Hon. Tunbosun Haruna Aruwe, Executive Chairman of Mushin Local Government; Hon. Yemi Alli; Hon. Yinka Kazeem Esho; Mogaji Seye Oladejo; and other party stakeholders.

The exercise, announced by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Tunbosun Haruna Aruwe, will commence on Monday, September 21, 2026, with Ward E, before moving to other wards according to the council’s timetable.

The initiative, tagged “Keep Lagos Clean, Keep Mushin Clean,” is designed to improve public hygiene and promote a healthier environment for residents.

Under the schedule, evacuation teams will move through Wards E, F, J, G, B, A, C, D, H and I between September 21 and October 2, with Sunday breaks included in the programme.

The council urged residents to properly package their refuse and make it accessible to evacuation teams during the designated collection periods.

It also called for residents’ cooperation, stressing that maintaining a clean environment requires collective responsibility from both the government and the community.

The news of his death emerged online on Friday night, September 12,  sparking an outpouring of grief among residents, friends and associates.

Olota, a native of Mushin, was widely recognised within the Idi-Oro community for his generosity, sociable personality and active presence among residents.

His reported death followed a brief illness at a hospital, leaving members of the community expressing shock over the loss.

Following the announcement, friends and associates took to social media to share tributes and memories of the deceased, highlighting his relationship with people within and outside the community.

His death has also generated condolences from members of the Idi-Oro community, who described his passing as a significant loss to Mushin.

Details of his funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by his family.

Aruwe announced the intervention during an inspection of the school’s facilities, where he assessed areas requiring attention and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing pupils with a safe and conducive learning environment.

The Chairman described education as a major pillar of sustainable community development, stressing that children deserve facilities that support academic excellence, creativity and personal development.

“Education is the foundation upon which the future of Mushin is being built. We cannot talk about developing our communities without giving serious attention to the welfare and learning environment of our children.”

Aruwe assured the school community that his administration would continue to identify areas requiring intervention in public schools and other critical sectors, while prioritising projects with direct impact on residents.

He also commended the teachers and management of Igbehin Adun Primary School for their dedication and assured them of the council’s continued support.

The Authority said Mushin is currently clean, following sustained direct intervention over the past three weeks to address service delays and improve waste collection across the community.

Speaking on the development, LAWMA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the Authority had deployed its trucks to inner streets to collect waste directly from households and communities.

He explained that LAWMA had also engaged market and community leaders to improve coordination and ensure that identified gaps in waste collection were addressed promptly.

“Some of the videos being circulated as though they show the current situation in Mushin are old, and presenting them without dates or context is misleading,” Gbadegesin said.

He acknowledged that there had been service delays in some areas but noted that LAWMA had intervened, resulting in a different situation on the ground.

The LAWMA boss urged residents not to dump waste on road medians or other unauthorised locations, advising communities experiencing delays in waste collection to contact the Authority through their Community Development Associations (CDAs) or community leaders for interim direct collection.

Residents who spoke on the intervention also acknowledged improvements in waste evacuation.

Mrs. Taiwo Adenekan, a resident of Dakobiri Street, said LAWMA trucks had been coming into the market to evacuate accumulated waste, making disposal easier for residents and helping to prevent illegal dumping.

Similarly, Chief Samsideen Obawunmi, Babaloja of Irepodun Market, Mushin, said LAWMA’s engagement with market stakeholders had helped draw attention to waste management concerns, while traders were also being encouraged to dispose of refuse properly.

Alhaji Kazeem, General Secretary of Mushin Market, commended the Authority for engaging community representatives and responding to complaints, particularly through direct waste collection from inner streets.

Another resident, Owolabi Akinwande of Moroduke, Mushin, also welcomed the initiative, saying direct collection had made it easier for households to dispose of their waste properly.

LAWMA reiterated its zero tolerance for dumping waste on road medians, urging residents to keep their waste properly packaged and use approved collection channels.

The Authority assured communities experiencing service delays that it would continue to intervene where necessary while working with PSP operators, market leaders, CDAs and other stakeholders to strengthen waste collection in Mushin and other affected areas.

LAWMA also urged residents to disregard outdated materials being presented as current, report genuine service delays through the appropriate channels and support efforts towards maintaining a cleaner Lagos.

The latest intervention is focused on major road corridors, particularly Agege Motor Road and the Isolo Road axis, where accumulated refuse is being evacuated as part of the council’s ongoing environmental efforts.

The exercise, being carried out in collaboration with the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), is aimed at restoring environmental sanity to the affected areas and improving the overall appearance of the community.

According to the local government administration, the removal of accumulated waste is also important in preventing refuse from obstructing drainage channels, particularly during the rainy season. Blocked drainage systems can contribute to flooding and create unhealthy conditions for residents and other road users.

Aruwe stressed that maintaining a clean environment should not be left to government agencies alone, describing environmental cleanliness as a shared responsibility between the government and residents.

While acknowledging LAWMA’s responsibility for waste evacuation across Lagos State, the chairman urged residents, traders, shop owners and motorists to support the efforts by ensuring that their waste is properly disposed of.

He specifically appealed to residents to desist from dumping refuse on roads, walkways, medians and drainage channels, warning that such practices could undermine government’s efforts to maintain a clean and flood-resilient community.

The chairman said indiscriminate dumping of waste not only affects the physical appearance of the environment but can also create challenges for drainage and sanitation, especially during periods of heavy rainfall.

“Our commitment is to a cleaner and healthier Mushin. We will continue to support every legitimate effort that improves our environment, while appealing to our people to take ownership of the cleanliness of their communities,” Aruwe said.

He further assured residents that the local government would continue to work with relevant state government agencies and other stakeholders to identify environmental challenges and facilitate appropriate interventions in different communities within Mushin.

The administration also called on residents to cooperate with LAWMA officials and environmental personnel during waste evacuation exercises, stressing the importance of making proper waste disposal a daily habit.

The council maintained that sustained cooperation between government agencies and residents would be essential to achieving a cleaner Mushin, improving public spaces and reducing environmental conditions that could contribute to flooding and other sanitation challenges.

Ednut had shared a video on the social media platform showing what appeared to be a road overwhelmed by waste in the Mushin area, prompting a response from the commissioner.

Reacting to the post, Wahab said the video was old and did not reflect the current situation in the area, noting that the location had since been cleared.

Wahab said the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) had continued to sustain its operations in the area as part of efforts to maintain a cleaner and healthier environment.

The commissioner acknowledged that Lagos, like other major cities, faces challenges in waste management. He, however, identified the unwillingness of some residents and property occupiers to pay for Private Sector Participation (PSP) waste collection services as one of the recurring challenges.

According to him, LAWMA and its teams have consistently intervened in areas where waste management challenges arise and remain committed to keeping the environment clean.

Wahab urged content creators and social media users to verify information before publishing, particularly when using photographs or videos to depict the current situation in a particular location.

He said relying on outdated content could give the public a misleading impression of the situation and unnecessarily portray Lagos and Nigeria in a negative light.

The commissioner stressed that constructive criticism remains welcome, but said it would be more effective when based on accurate and verifiable information.