- Residents Raise Alarm After Two Bodies Found in Lagos Waterway
- Residents Demand Answers After Repeated Body Recoveries
- Police Assure Increased Surveillance
The recovery of two bodies from a section of the Lagos Lagoon along Awolowo Way within the last five months has heightened concerns among residents over security and monitoring of the state’s waterways.
Eko Hot Blog reports that residents expressed worry that the incidents occurred in an area located near major military and naval installations, including the Bonny Camp Military Cantonment and the Naval Dockyard, both of which are routinely secured by security personnel.
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According to reports, the first body was discovered in February 2026, while another corpse was found floating in the lagoon on May 18, 2026. The latter was reportedly spotted amid plastic waste and other debris accumulating along the waterway.
Emergency responders from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were subsequently deployed to evacuate the remains after the incident was reported.
Speaking on the development, a resident identified as Fowler said the discoveries reflected broader social and economic realities confronting many residents of the state.
He noted that the bodies may not necessarily have originated from the immediate vicinity, suggesting that tidal movements could have carried them from other locations before they surfaced in the lagoon.
Fowler recalled witnessing a similar incident several months earlier, adding that both bodies were found surrounded by floating refuse, including plastic bottles, discarded footwear, sacks and other waste materials.
The recurring discoveries have generated concerns among residents who question how bodies could repeatedly surface in a heavily monitored area without raising earlier alarms.
Responding to the concerns, the Lagos State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding waterways and riverine communities across the state.
Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, speaking on behalf of the command, said marine police operatives maintain regular patrols across waterways and remain available to respond to emergencies at all times.
He explained that beyond marine operations, the command also deploys aerial surveillance and intelligence-led monitoring to strengthen security around strategic locations and coastal communities.
The police spokesperson, however, noted that security agencies require timely information from members of the public to effectively prevent and investigate crimes.
He urged community leaders, fishermen, boat operators and other residents living around riverine areas to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies.
According to the command, efforts are ongoing to strengthen security presence across Lagos waterways while enhancing collaboration between security agencies and local communities to deny criminals any safe haven.
