Today, heavy rain caused flooding and traffic congestion on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, particularly around the trade fair and Abule-Ado areas, leaving hundreds of motorists and passengers stranded.
The downpour, which started at 5:00 a.m. and lasted for hours, led to the blockage of the trade fair section, disrupting the flow of vehicles on the expressway.
As a result, many passengers were forced to leave their commercial vehicles and walk from Abule-Ado to the barracks in Ojo.
Frustrated passengers and motorists are urging the Lagos State Government to clear the drainage systems to prevent such flooding in the future.
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Cars, motorists, passengers stuck due to flooding on Lagos-Badagry Expressway
A trader from Ebute-Aro, Lagos Island, expressed her inability to open her shop due to the flooding. She pointed out that the drainage was clogged with plastic waste, obstructing the water’s flow.
She stressed the government’s importance in clearing the drainage and educating traders about proper waste disposal to avoid such dangerous flooding incidents.
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Lagos Police apprehend suspects counterfeiting engine oil
In another news, Lagos State Police command, on Thursday, apprehended some suspects engaged in counterfeiting engine oil.
This was made known by the Lagos State Command Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin.
He explained that the syndicates were caught counterfeiting popular brands of engine oil.
