The Lagos State Government on Monday warned residents to keep off the Ogun River, near the Kara Cattle Market which was recently blocked by vegetation, saying that the river could open up at any time with dire consequences.


Last weekend, the river was taken over by vegetation, caused by a heavy storm, which created a compacted layer over the river.


Residents in the area were stunned by the incident and turned the area to a tourist site of some sort, with some residents seen walking on the blocked river and taking pictures.


But the State Government in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Engr. Adebowale Akinsanya, said it was dangerous for residents to besiege the dry area as the flow of the river was still active beneath.



He said, “It is important to notify the public that have been worried about the environmental consequence of a dried up river to note that the flow of the river is still active beneath the vegetation and the situation is been evaluated.


“However, because of the compacted nature of the vegetation residents and onlookers are of the erroneous belief that the river has suddenly dried up and can walk across the vegetation.

“A lot of people that have turned the place to a tourist destination are unaware of the danger lying ahead. It's important for the public to be aware that the vegetation can give away at any time and can lead to a potential disastrous situation,” he said.


He also advised residents to go about their lawful business and as well desist from the habit of parking on the bridge to take pictures, which according to him was causing serious traffic, hardship and loss of business time to other commuters on the road.


“Carrying out any activities on the blockage of this river is unsafe, dangerous and disastrous.

Please keep off,” Akinsanya warned.


SIGNED

ENGR. ADEBOWALE AKINSANYA

COMMISSIONER FOR WATERFRONT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

JUNE 20, 2016

http://www.metronaija.com/2016/06/lagos-state-releases-statement-on-river.html




See earlier thread on the dried river: Pics & video
https://www.nairaland.com/3174249/ogun-river-kara-turns-dry#up

Noted.....

Oya nah just simply put a swamp buggy there and clear the foliage.

Alryt we don hear. we no go near there again but I know say plenty people go still go there especially those Aboki Wey no dey hear word...

Dear commissioner, take your boys to the site and clear the said vegetation. Don't wait for accident to occur first.

I know that river, it has a link to the Great Ogun river.

But what on earth can make it dry up like that?

i know science must have something to say about it. To me! it is miracle, because i went there yesterday

but oooo wetin make d river dry sef?

There is still something I don't understand about this issue are you telling me that the vegetables filled the river? Cos this I don't understand

good

Okay but some people will still go there even if they see no entry.

[size=28pt]Lagos Govt. is always responsive[/size]

Hmnmn
...and some are using it as a tourist centre

End Time Sign.. hope you all taking notes of all this signs.

some would still come and quote me. OFE LOHUN.

this life self, peson no understand am again.

Peace be unto us

Amen!!

Danger sabi whom e de find!!

BECOME A DANGEROUS TO danger by being A CHOSEN! ACCEPT JESUS GENUINELY IN YOUR LIFE.

gods of the Wastelands her hangry

Ok

Chai, this is change

still surprised

They will not listen to such warning!

Just watch those PICSHURE OR ADONBELIVIT crew storm that place

U have been warned

They want to turn themselves to Jesus that walks on water. Forgetting none of them are Isrealite��



@sammyramires

end time river .people pls beware of going near it.

So lagosians do take selfie even while walking down the bridge. Wonders would never cease.

I'm in Ibadan, pls how do I get to the place from here? Wanna take some shots.

a word is enof for d wise

To before warned is to before harmed
God says "my people perish for lack of knowledge.

favourmic:
There is still something I don't understand about this issue are you telling me that the vegetables filled the river? Cos this I don't understand

What I heard is that over the years, dumping of refuses in the river, has lead to some kind of chemical reaction wich made the see weed to grow rapidly. It happen gradually but became noticeable when the river stop flowing. The river is still very much there but the refuses and see weed is blocking it's flow from the source.