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Lagos Locks Building After Identifying Residents Dumping Trash in Floodwater

Written by Jerry Alomatu on July 3, 2024

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The Lagos State Government has identified two residents caught disposing of trash in floodwater in the Ijesha community within the Itire-Ikate Local CBuildingouncil Development Area.

Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this information on Wednesday.

A photo shared on social media depicted a man and a woman rolling a trash drum in the flooded water on their street. The X user, #Adetutuadeoye3, who posted the photo, alleged that the individuals were dumping their waste into the floodwater.

“These people just poured out their waste in the floodwater. This is no 2 Akewukewe Street beside Ikate Local Government in Ijesha Surulere,” she wrote.

In response, Wahab stated, “Thank you for bringing it to our attention. @muyiwag @lawma_gov, please take note.”

The commissioner noted that the building had been identified and subsequently locked by the Environmental Health Service Department of Itire-Ikate LCDA.

Earlier reports from The PUNCH highlighted that many areas, including Iyana-Oworo, Oshodi, and Lagos Island, were severely affected by floods, causing significant disruptions. Videos and pictures posted online showcased the extent of the flooding, which began around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, leaving many residents stranded and streets impassable.