Decrying that the situation was affecting his business, the resident appealed to the Lagos State Government to come to their aid. Canoes are used in some places.”Our correspondent also saw as some vehicles that broke down in the flood were being towed out of the estate, while some residents could be seen moving out. It was also gathered that some residents who have vacated the estate reported seeing reptiles such as snakes in the flood that took over their homes. One of the residents, Mr Yinka Olumuyiwa, also vacated the estate on Saturday, saying he was tired of the situation. Badejo also said residents had dredged a 2.5km canal in the estate and raised the drainage by 12 inches.

Source: Punch October 20, 2019 02:15 UTC