The Lagos State Government yesterday alerted its residents on
ocean surges in Lekki beaches, saying danger looms in the beaches and
their environs.
The General Manager/CEO, Lagos State
Emergency Management Agency, (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu who
disclosed this to
journalists, warned Lagosians to be safety cautious
and stay away from the affected areas, especially Lekki beach, Alpha
beach and Elegushi Beach.
He said accidents and emergencies that
occurred, during period such as this, were caused by nonchalant attitude
and carelessness of the people during holiday celebrations, urging fun
seekers not to go near the beaches to avert disaster.
According to
him, “For now, those residing along the shore should stay off. Those
who are close to the sea can confirm that there are times the tidal
waves are on the increase but the truth is that scientifically, things
are changing.
“Those, who leave around Lekki, Alpha and Elugushi
beaches should vacate the area now because of the likely of the surge
which can lead to severe flooding,” the LASEMA boss said. Osayintolu
urged parents and guardians to keep a close watch on the movement of
their wards, even as he warned motorists to be safety conscious while
driving.
He said LASEMA, Lagos State Fire and Safety Service,
state Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), state Traffic Management Authority
(LASTMA), Nigeria Police and other agencies that were important in the
management of emergencies in the state had been put on red alert to
secure and protect the lives and property of the people leaving and
doing business in the state.
He boss warned people who were in the
habit of sending false alarm to the emergency call centre and also
through the social networks, thereby creating panic and unnecessary
tension across the state to desist from doing so this holiday period.
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