Lagos government threatens demolition of structures on water ways

The Lagos state government has threatened to demolish some marked structures on drainage alignments and setbacks in Mende, Maryland; and Aboru in the Alimosho area of the state where floods have wreaked of late.

State commissioner for the environment and water resources, Tunji Bello, said it is regrettable that after several of such warnings, the residents of the areas have refused to move but would rather resort to cheap blackmail of having nowhere to relocate to.

Bello, who spoke against the background of a viral video of some people being rescued in Mende, emphasized that the area is a Lowlying flood plain.

The commissioner advised residents of the areas to relocate forthwith.