The Lagos State Government has vowed to take legal action against an X user accused of sharing a misleading flood video that was falsely presented as an incident in Lagos. The move comes after officials confirmed that the viral footage was actually recorded in Bangladesh, not Nigeria.
The flood video controversy gained attention after the user, identified on X as #Jamessucre2 and popularly known as Enugu Loudspeaker, shared the footage as proof of severe flooding in Lagos. However, state authorities quickly disputed the claim after verifying the video’s origin.
According to the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, investigations showed that the clip did not originate from Lagos.
“The flood video you shared and attributed to Lagos State is actually from Bangladesh,” Wahab wrote.
Furthermore, he urged social media users to verify the source of photos and videos before posting them online. He noted that false information can easily spread and create unnecessary panic among residents.
Meanwhile, the commissioner stressed that responsible use of social media remains important, especially when discussing public safety and environmental issues.
According to him, inaccurate posts can distract attention from genuine concerns affecting Lagos communities. They can also weaken the credibility of legitimate complaints raised by residents.
However, Wahab explained that while the government supports freedom of expression, such rights should be exercised responsibly and within the law.
He argued that deliberately sharing false information carries consequences because it may mislead the public and damage public trust.
Following the public correction, the X user admitted that the video was not recorded in Nigeria.
“It’s been confirmed to have happened outside the country. The post has been taken down,” the user wrote.
Despite deleting the post, the Lagos State Government maintained that the matter would not end there.
According to Wahab, removing the content after it had already circulated does not erase responsibility for sharing misleading information.
“Taking down the post after misleading the public does not absolve you of the responsibility,” he said.
“Appropriate legal action will still be pursued, and this matter will be taken to its logical conclusion in accordance with the law.”
Moreover, the government’s position highlights its determination to discourage the spread of false information online.
