LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Lagos State Government has issued a public warning regarding a significant increase in false emergency calls, which officials state are hindering effective crisis response. The government reported receiving more than 16 million fake emergency calls recently, according to a statement published by Punch [1]. These non-genuine calls are reportedly diverting critical resources and personnel, potentially delaying responses to actual emergencies across the state [1]. Authorities emphasize that such misuse of emergency lines can have serious consequences for residents requiring urgent assistance.