Dare Babalola
The Lagos State Government has reacted to a viral video where residents are scooping fuel from an overturned tanker at Liverpool Bridge, inward Mile 2, blocking commuters from passing the road.
In the video circulating on social media on Monday, residents of Apapa were seen scooping diesel from the tanker that fell in the area.
According to LASTMA on its official X (formerly Twitter) page, the diesel is spreading on the bridge due to a damaged tank, and men of the Nigerian Police Force have been notified of the situation.
The statement reads, “There’s a fallen tanker loaded with diesel on top Liverpool bridge inward Mile2.
“The diesel is spreading on the bridge as a result of the damaged tank.
“Men of Nigerian Police Force from Area B and other safety Agencies have been swiftly notified.
The statement also said that traffic has been diverted to avoid safety of commuters and warned motorists to adhere to traffic regulations.
“Traffic has been diverted to that other side of the bridge for safety measures.
“Please adhere strictly to all instructions from the traffic managers.
Also reacting Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, condemned the act while assuring that emergency responders are working to bring the situation under control.
“Flash: this incident happened less than an hour ago around Liverpool-Apapa bridge and it took a public spirited Lagosian to notify us. To our utter surprise, these people are only interested in getting the item from the tanker as against their safety. We can do better. Meanwhile our appropriate response team has promptly responded and working hard to bring the situation under control,” Akosile wrote on X on Monday.
Similarly, the senior special assistant to the Lagos State governor on print media, Wale Ajetunmobi, via a post on X said, “Lagos State emergency management team led by @LagosRescue has already responded to the situation, dispatching personnel to the scene. Also, security agencies have been directed to carefully disperse the crowds under the bridge. More updates will follow.”
