Lagos Government to Sue X User for Sharing False Flood Video

• The Lagos State Government has threatened legal action against an X user for allegedly sharing a flood video from Bangladesh and falsely claiming it showed flooding in Lagos.

The Lagos State Government has threatened to take legal action against an X user accused of sharing a misleading flood video falsely presented as footage from Lagos.

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the government’s position in a series of posts on Tuesday, insisting that deleting the post after it had been debunked would not exempt the user from legal consequences.

“Taking down the post after misleading the public does not absolve you of the responsibility. Appropriate legal action will still be pursued, and this matter will be taken to its logical conclusion in accordance with the law,” Wahab stated.

According to the commissioner, the video shared by the X user, identified as “Enugu Loudspeaker” (@Jamessucre2), was not recorded in Lagos but in Bangladesh.

Wahab urged social media users to verify the authenticity and origin of content before sharing it online, warning that the spread of false information can mislead the public and undermine legitimate discussions about issues affecting the state.

“The flood video you shared and attributed to Lagos State is actually from Bangladesh. We encourage you to verify the authenticity and origin of such content before sharing it,” he said.

He added that while the government respects citizens’ right to freedom of expression, that right must be exercised responsibly and within the limits of the law.

According to Wahab, the deliberate spread of false information damages public trust and weakens genuine complaints made by residents.

Following the government’s clarification, the X user acknowledged that the video did not originate from Nigeria and removed the post.

“It’s been confirmed to have happened outside the country. The post has been taken down,” the user wrote.

Despite the retraction, the Lagos State Government said it would continue with legal proceedings over the dissemination of the misleading video.