Actress Discovers Live Catfish Under Bed After Flooding
Nollywood actress Cossy Orjiakor experienced a shocking surprise when she found several live catfish under her bed in her Lagos home. The discovery came weeks after severe floodwaters had submerged her residence, leaving behind muddy trails and visible damage.
Orjiakor shared a video on her Instagram page on July 22, 2026, showing the unexpected encounter. In the clip, she described noticing unusual movement beneath her bed before crouching down to investigate. What she found was a muddy trail left by the fish and multiple catfish still alive under the bed frame.
Flooding in Lagos Drives Fish Into Homes
The bizarre discovery is not as unusual as it might seem given the current flooding situation across Lagos. Several communities on the Island, including areas around Ajah, have been battling severe flooding brought on by the ongoing rainy season. Heavy downpours lasting several hours have sent water rushing into streets, roads, and homes, carrying with it whatever the floodwaters pass through, including fish from nearby waterways.
One commenter noted that neighbors in Ajah caught a large number of catfish during a recent flood, suggesting the phenomenon has become increasingly common along the Island corridor this season. The visible damage inside Orjiakor's home told a broader story of what the flooding had done: the wall showed signs of deterioration, and the muddy path traced by the fish across the floor underscored how deep the water must have risen inside the property.
Fans React to Cossy Orjiakor's Video
The video drew a wave of responses from followers, many of whom swung between genuine sympathy and outright comedy. @ucheogbodo wrote: "Chai! This is really painful to see. Sō sorry Cosy❤️ no one deserves this." @interllectual_rapper observed: "This Cossy is going through lots with this....she's strong. House wey person buy come be like abandoned house. That car is gone."
@vera_la_diva joked: "This is scary, i no go see sleep if I see catfish for my room ? fish keh? Inside house, make she no cook am o." @obrusmados suggested: "Use am cook born again Banga soup or w!cked pepper soup ??" @ksolo_hitz noted: "See how the flood has destroyed the wall." @debrasheazi raised a more serious concern: "God protect you all from snakes and scorpions." @jtwsolutionsltd quipped: "Na to start fish farming ooo. Great enviroment for fish farming too. ???"
Previous Incident: Lady Discovers Snakes in Her Home
Earlier, Legit.ng shared details about a Nigerian lady's alarming discovery of five snakes in her home, following her decision to fumigate due to fears of snakes invading houses. The shocking revelation sparked massive reactions on TikTok, as users expressed their disbelief and fear, with one person commenting on the urgent need to clear out furniture to ensure safety.
