- Dredging Site Closed as Flooding Displaces Residents in Bogije
- The incident left many residents counting their losses
- The local government also appealed to residents to remain calm and cooperate with relevant officials
The Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, has ordered the immediate shutdown of a dredging site in Bogije Community following severe flooding triggered by its overflow after days of persistent rainfall, Eko Hot Blog reports.
According to the council, the decision was taken to protect lives and property while preventing further damage to the affected community.
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The continuous rainfall across parts of Lagos State caused the dredging site to overflow, resulting in widespread flooding that submerged residential buildings and business premises in Bogije Community.
The incident left many residents counting their losses, while videos showing the extent of the flooding circulated widely on social media, prompting calls for urgent government intervention.
Responding to the development, the council described the closure of the dredging site as an immediate step to halt further flooding and reduce the risk of additional damage.
Chairman Olowa assured residents that the local government was fully aware of the situation and remained committed to safeguarding lives and supporting affected communities.
He added that the council had commenced additional measures to address the flooding, mitigate its impact and prevent similar incidents in the future.
The local government also appealed to residents to remain calm and cooperate with relevant officials as assessment, emergency response and remediation efforts continue across the affected areas.
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