AU URGES DE-ESCALATION AS FIGHTING DISPLACES OVER 180,000 IN SOUTH SUDAN’S JONGLEI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 AU urges de-escalation as fighting displaces over 180,000 in South Sudan’s Jonglei state The Chairperson of the African Union Commission called for immediate de-escalation and strict adherence to South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, as renewed fighting in Jonglei State displaced more than 180,000 people and raised fears of further civilian harm. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he was deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in parts of the country, particularly Jonglei, where escalating violence and inflammatory rhetoric have put civilians—including women and children—at heightened risk. South Sudanese authorities estimate the number of displaced in Jonglei at more than 180,000, the United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA said last week. He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions immediately, and comply fully with the permanent ceasefire and power-sharing arrangements under the agreement, T...
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LAGOS RECORDS 11,127 EMERGENCY INCIDENTS, 15M CALLS IN 11 MONTHS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LAGOS RECORDS 11,127 EMERGENCY INCIDENTS, 15M CALLS  IN 11 MONTHS


The Lagos State Command and Control Centre (LSCCC) has recorded a total of 11,127 emergency incidents between January and November, while receiving over 15 million calls through its emergency toll-free line.


The General Manager of the LSCCC,  Mr. Femi Giwa, disclosed this during a press briefing on the activities of the centre in the outgoing year, at his Ikeja office.


Giwa described LSCCC as the agency mandated to coordinate emergency and disaster response across the state, ensuring the efficient deployment, tracking and demobilisation of resources for effective incident management.


He said the Centre serves as the hub for real-time monitoring, communication and dispatch of emergency services across the state. According to him, a total of 11,127 incidents were recorded across Lagos State, with medical incidents making up the majority of these incidents, and the Centre recorded 2,192 of such incidents within this period.


Road Accidents (consisting of broken-down vehicles and containers, with 2,188 cases, were the second highest emergency recorded by the centre within the period. Fire disasters (comprising Fire outbreaks and vehicle-on-fire incidents) occurred 1,922 times during the period under review, while civil disturbances, including fights and riots, were recorded 732 times. Robbery was recorded 410 times. PHCN poles, sparks, and pipeline vandalism were recorded 334 during this period.


Furthermore, there were 57 collapsed buildings as well as 323 violent incidents against persons and 40 domestic violence cases recorded. Analysis of incidents recorded per Local Government areas in the State revealed Alimosho Local Government area having the highest emergency incidents with 1,507 cases during the period, followed by Eti-Osa Local Government with 1,283 incidents. 


Ikeja Local Government was third with 1,169 incidents during the period under review. In addition, Oshodi Local Government had 908 incidents, Kosofe Local Government had 874, Ikorodu LGA had 711, Surulere recorded 519, while 495 incidents were recorded in Lagos Island Local Government.


Furthermore, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government had 482 incidents during this period, Lagos Mainland Local Government had 457  incidents, Ibeju-Lekki LGA with 447, Agege LGA with 379, Mushin LGA recorded 341, Ojo LGA with 289, Shomolu LGA with 274 incidents, Ifako-Ijaiye LGA with 269, Badagry LGA recorded 237 cases, Apapa LGA with 189 incidents, Epe LGA recorded 159 while Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA had the fewest cases of 146 incidents.


As the year winds down, the General Manager wishes all residents a joyful celebration, reminding Lagosians to stay safe during the festive season. He also urged everyone to call the emergency toll-free line, 767/112, for any incidents or suspicious activities.

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