The continuous heavy down pour in Lagos that began on Tuesday night up until Saturday heavy down pour has created a huge problem for residents of some
The continuous heavy down pour in Lagos that began on Tuesday night up until Saturday heavy down pour has created a huge problem for residents of some parts of the island; high brow Lekki, VGC, Ahmadu Bello way and Ajah. The flood which has been attributed to lack of proper drainage has caused some residents to abandon the safety of their homes.
Many had no inhibitions posting pictures of their flooded homes on social media, thus throwing up an important discourse on how expensive houses are on the island despite the attendant drainage problem each time it rains.
A resident of Lekki Phase 1 with instagram handle, @mr_amechi woke up to see his sitting room flooded which he says is directly linked to the blocked canals. He urged the Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode to do something urgent about the situation.
Mini crocodile from the flood
As expected, most roads have become impassable while the few motorable roads caused a heavy gridlock. The Lagos State police command was forced to issue a public service announcement about the closure of Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, where a Caucasian was seen paddling a canoe.
The statement which was signed by the Police Public Relations Offcer, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole of the
Lagos State Police Command, read,
“The Lagos State Police Command would like to inform members of the public that the Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island is temporarily closed.
“Due to the heavy down pour of rain in the state, motorist plying routes like Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island and other areas prone to flood which has caused traffic grid lock in the state are advised to take alternative route made available by the traffic officials, this is because the flood in the area has caused us to temporarily block the road for safety.
“We would like the public to note that the relevant traffic and security agencies are on ground to flush out the drains and thus secure road users in the state.”
Federal River Safety Commission
Flooded Ahmadu Bello road
