Heavy Flooding in Sango-Ota Forces JAMB Candidates to Wade Through Knee-Deep Water
On Thursday, hundreds of UTME candidates in Sango-Ota were stranded by severe flooding after an early morning downpour. Floodwaters surged across the busy Sango-Abeokuta road and blocked both lanes. Many candidates had to leave their vehicles and walk through knee-deep water to reach CBT centres scheduled for 9 a.m. Some flood levels rose as high as their thighs, causing panic and fears of missing the crucial exam. One candidate nearly slipped near the First Bank section of the Sango-Ota bridge. Another held her sandals and exam materials above her head as she trekked under the bridge to stay dry. The downpour also trapped traders and commuters from Abeokuta and Ifo in gridlock. Frustrated residents say recurring floods halt commerce, inundate shops and homes, and call for lasting government solutions.
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