Photos, Videos Emerge As Flood Wreaks Havoc In Lagos, Sweeps Away Moving Vehicle

On Saturday, July 9, a major flood outbreak in Lagos wreaked havoc on residents of Orile-Agege, sweeping away moving vehicles with their occupants, Daily Trust reports. The occupants – three in each of the vehicles – were driving along Fatoki street, Agege, when the flood swept them into a drainage.

Two residents of Orile-Agege have also been declared missing, while four were rescued in the incident, The Punch report also added.

Rescuers from both the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and those from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) as well as those from the fire service were still searching for the two missing persons at the time of this report.

Public Relations Officer of NEMA in the south-west region, Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the unfortunate incidents, saying rescue officials were on ground. Meanwhile, photos and videos of this development have been making rounds on the internet as Nigerians especially Lagos residents demand answers from concerned authorities and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.