Group of residents in the mainland area of Lagos State has sent a Save Our Soul message to Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu about the continuous dredging of their areas for sand and gravel by some companies in order to avoid the environmental disaster looming in the area.

The group in a joint press conference addressed by Alhaji Taiwo Quadri, Chairman Okobaba Sawmill pointed out that a company known as FBT Coral Estate has expanded its dredging work beyond the limit along beaches and in the surf-zone, adding that this may cause erosion because of the depleting of the shore of its sediment resources.

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The affected groups are Ifesowapo Timber Association, Ijaw National Timber Association, Toll Velsul Association, Okobaba Sawmill, Sawyers Association and Pullers Association all in Mainland local government area of Lagos State

Quadri  lamented that  the problem started early this year and has become a threat to the residents including businesspeople in the area.

The group called on the governor to come to their aid before the situation gets out of hand.