The First responders to incident in Lagos has denounced the fake news making round social media that there was a fire outbreak in Balogun Market, Lagos.
In a press statements signed by Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu,
PS LASEMA and Mrs Adeseye Margaret,Director Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.
“Stop Trending: There is no Fire at Balogun Market
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has been undated with barrage of calls seeking clarification on a purported Fire outbreak at Balogun Market, Lagos Island.
Following the trending video, a crew of Firefighters was deployed to the vicinity whereas all efforts to trace the purported Fire proved abortive.
For the avoidance of doubt, there is no any Fire outbreak reported neither in the Market nor anywhere on Lagos Island.
Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu,also informed the general public to ignore the fake news.
” The attention of the Agency has been drawn to various messages circulating across social media alleging the above incident is ongoing.
First responders have combed the above mentioned area and found no evidence of any fire outbreak presently.
Furthermore, the Agency can confirm that the pictures being circulated are of a previous incident.
We urge the good people of Lagos State to desist from sharing unverified information as this is a waste of resources and a diversion of effort and rescue personnel from genuine emergencies.
We thank you for your understanding and support.
