Residents of Olu Ayodele Street in Iloye Olokuta Community Development Association (CDA), Sango, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, have accused a trader, Kabiru Badmus, of constructing structures on a designated waterway, allegedly triggering persistent flooding in the area.

Community members claim the disputed land was originally mapped out as a street linking to Bamisebi Street, serving as a natural drainage channel for stormwater.

They allege that the erection of a mosque and perimeter fence has obstructed water flow, leaving homes vulnerable during heavy rainfall.

Chairman of the CDA, Oluremilekun Adekunbi, described the situation as a serious environmental and safety concern.

According to him, repeated complaints to the Ogun State Town Planning Authority in Ota and the Ministry of Urban Development and Physical Planning have yielded inspections but no enforcement action.

An 85-year-old retired principal, Pa Olu Ayodele, whose property borders the disputed site, insisted he possesses official layout documents registered in 2000 confirming the land as a through road — not a close.

He warned that unless authorities demolish the alleged illegal structures, the approaching rainy season could worsen the flooding crisis in Sango Ota.

Other landlords, including Pastor David Oladapo, echoed similar concerns, saying their homes are frequently inundated whenever it rains.

Residents also alleged that some structures were marked for possible demolition in 2024, but no further steps were taken.

However, Badmus denied blocking any waterway. He maintained that he legally purchased the land in 1991 alongside other buyers and insisted the area was always a close.

He added that he voluntarily removed part of his fence and sacrificed a room to ease water flow after government intervention.

As tensions rise, residents are urging the Ogun State Government to enforce the approved community layout plan and prevent further environmental risks.