Flood: Ogun begs residents to relocate

The Ogun State Government has urged residents living in areas severely affected by flood to relocate in order to guide against loss of lives and property.

The State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Bolaji Oyeleye, made the plea in a statement on Tuesday in Abeokuta.

He said some of the affected areas include Kara, Isheri, Denro, Akute, Wawa and Warewa, all in Ifo and Obafemi Owode Local Government Areas of the state.

The commissioner said the state government had engaged in media campaign and road shows to sensitise residents.

Punch, October 11

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