Rain Flood Destroys Properties at Sir Christopher Awosika Compound, Lafunke Street, Ijegun, Lagos — Residents Beg Government for Urgent Road Fix ( VIDEOS ATTACHED )
A heavy rainstorm flood on Tuesday 28th October 2025 has caused serious destruction at Sir Christopher Awosika’s compound on Lafunke Street, Ijegun, Lagos State, leaving residents counting painful losses and crying out for urgent government intervention. The downpour, which lasted several hours, resulted in a massive flood that swept through homes, damaging personal belongings and soaking entire ground floors. Many residents who went out for work returned in the evening only to find their properties swimming in deep muddy contaminated water.
According to eyewitnesses, the recent road and drainage works along Lafunke Street were done carelessly, with poor leveling and blocked culverts that now redirect floodwater straight into people’s homes. Instead of solving the drainage problem, the project has made things worse. Residents say the contractors failed to provide proper water channels, and as a result, each time it rains, the flood overflows into compounds, destroying valuable items.
One tenant in the compound lamented that they left for work in the morning when the sky was clear, only to return to see their televisions, furniture, and other electronics floating in dirty rainwater. Some homes were still filled with water hours after the rain stopped, as the flood had nowhere to drain. The downstairs apartments were the most affected, with walls soaked and tiles beginning to lift due to prolonged water contact. Beds, cabinets, and even foodstuffs stored in the houses were ruined.
Residents are heartbroken and frustrated, blaming the situation on what they describe as “lazily done” road work. They claim the drainage slopes in the wrong direction and that the culverts installed by the workers were too small to carry stormwater away. Instead of channeling water toward open drains, the road now acts as a passage that directs the flood into nearby houses.
“We went out in the morning and came back to meet our properties literally swimming,” one resident said in tears. “The road work they did is useless. It’s now bringing the flood into our homes. Every time it rains, we can’t sleep in peace again.”
The extent of the damage is overwhelming. Televisions, home theatres, and electrical appliances were completely soaked and rendered useless. Sofas, mattresses, and other furniture are destroyed. Bags of rice, garri, and other food items stored downstairs were soaked beyond recovery. Many families are now battling with damp walls, electrical faults, and the health risks that come from stagnant water and mold.
The affected residents are now calling on the Lagos State Government to come to their rescue. They are pleading with the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure and the Office of Drainage Services to inspect Lafunke Street urgently and fix the construction errors that have made their lives miserable. They are also appealing to the Ikotun-Ijegun Local Council Development Area to step in, as the flooding has become a recurring nightmare that could have been prevented with proper engineering supervision.
The people are urging the government to deploy emergency drainage teams to clear blocked channels and open temporary routes that can redirect water away from their homes. They want a full audit of the road project to find out why the grading and culvert placement were poorly done, and they are demanding a reconstruction that will ensure proper water flow. Residents also appeal for relief materials and compensation for those who have lost valuable items due to the flood.
You can watch the heartbreaking scene showing how the flood took over Sir Christopher Awosika’s compound and other nearby houses in the video below ⬇️:
The video shows how the rainwater completely covered the entire compound, forcing residents to wade through deep, dirty water to salvage whatever they could from their homes. It is a painful sight that highlights the neglect and poor workmanship that have become common in local road projects.
No family deserves to come home from work only to find their living room underwater. The situation at Sir Christopher Awosika’s compound in Lafunke Street is a clear example of how poor infrastructure planning can ruin lives and properties. The government must take immediate action to fix the grading, resize the culverts, and restore proper drainage so that people can live safely again. The affected families are counting on the authorities to show compassion and responsibility before another rainfall turns their suffering into tragedy.
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