Family Thrown Into Mourning as Flood Sweeps Away Lagos Pupil Returning Home From School

A fruit seller has been thrown into mourning as her son, Joshua, was swept away by flood while returning from school on Taiwo street in Ikosi, Ketu area of Lagos state.

The tragic incident occurred when the primary six alongside his colleagues were returning home from school. 

As reported by Daily Trust, the heartbroken mother said she had lost her home  in a fire and was living in a temporary shelter. 

“Joshua died hungry and cold. He was in primary six; he was supposed to write his common entrance exam.” A youth leader, who was also a witness, Oloyede, said he warned the children to be careful. 

“But unfortunately, the plank that was used to bridge the canal was completely covered by water, and they fell into the drainage. “I managed to swim and rescue one of them, but unfortunately, Joshua was swept away by the heavy currents and died.” 

A community leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity said the Lagos state government left the area prone to flooding after abandoning a project to channel the drainage.

He disclosed that every time it rains, the area is always filled with water.