Nigeria, April 24 -- Many streets in the popular Lagos Island Local Government Area have become impassable following an overflow of foul-smelling water from nearby gutters, raising health and safety concerns among residents and commuters.

PREMIUM TIMES visited the affected streets on Wednesday where stagnant, dirty water had overtaken large portions of key streets, including sections of St John Primary School, Adeniji Market, and Itafaji.

Meanwhile, the gate of the Mountain of Fire Ministry and several local shops on the road connecting Itafaji to Jankarra Market were also submerged in gutter water.

Although the last rainfall in the area occurred on Sunday night, residents said the streets were already flooded prior to that day's downp...