This happened in Bangladesh – Lagos Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, dismisses video claiming to show heavy flooding in Lekk

The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has dismissed a viral video of heavy flooding which some online users  claimed happened in Lekki, Lagos.

The video showing cars struggling to pass after massive flood water gathered at the foot of a bridge made the rounds on social media on Monday following the heavy downpour witnessed in the state. An X user who shared the video online claimed it happened in Lekki.

Reacting to the viral video, Tokunboh said the flooding did not happen in Lagos but in Bangladesh. He cautioned social media users against using false images to push a narrative that the state is heavily flooded. He wrote

‘’While we acknowledge and respect everyone’s right to freedom of expression, it is important to recognize that every right comes with corresponding responsibilities and legal limits.

The deliberate dissemination of false information and misleading narratives not only undermines the efforts of the Lagos State Government but also diminishes the credibility of genuine complaints raised by well-meaning residents.

Dear Scrummy,

The flood video you shared and attributed to Lagos State is actually from Bangladesh. We kindly encourage you to verify the authenticity and origin of such content before sharing it, as the dissemination of inaccurate information can mislead the public and undermine genuine discussions about issues affecting Lagos.

Thank you for your understanding.”

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