Residents of Lekki area of Lagos State yesterday experienced an ocean surge as the sea rose above its level and is currently threatening to take over the residential houses in the highbrow area.
Reacting to the incident which was widely rumoured to have led to flooding in the area, the Public Relations Officer, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), South-west zone, Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye, said only turbulence was experienced.
“Contrary to claims, there was no flooding in Lagos or Lekki and if they were, we would have been alerted; the only alert we received today was concerning an ocean surge,” he stated.
“Some environmentalists had contacted NEMA to alert us to warn members of the public not to swim in the ocean on any of the beaches due to the heavy turbulence of the water.
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