Tragedy strikes in Lagos as primary six pupil Joshua dies in flood; community blames government neglect of drainage projects. Mother mourns the loss of her only child.
In a heartbreaking incident in Lagos State, a primary six pupil named Joshua tragically lost his life after being swept away by floodwaters in the Ikosi, Ketu area. Joshua, returning home from school with classmates, fell into a drainage canal due to submerged planks. Despite efforts by eyewitness Oloyede to rescue him, Joshua succumbed to the strong currents.
Joshua's mother, a fruit seller, mourned her only child, lamenting that he died hungry and cold, just before his common entrance exams. The community, through local youth leader Oloyede, criticized the Lagos State government for neglecting drainage projects, exacerbating flood risks.
Reactions poured in on social media, expressing grief and frustration over the incident and criticizing governmental negligence. Community members and observers voiced sorrow and condemned the state of infrastructure under Governor Tinubu's administration. The tragedy underscores ongoing challenges with urban flooding and infrastructure management in Lagos, prompting calls for urgent government action to prevent similar tragedies.
