Lagos taskforce nabs 27 for alleged street begging

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce apprehended 27 individuals for alleged street begging during an operation on Tuesday.

This development was confirmed by the State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, via a post on his X handle, @tokunbo_wahab, on Wednesday.

The operation aligns with the government’s ongoing efforts to address environmental concerns and maintain order in the state. Details about the detained individuals and the next steps in the legal process have yet to be disclosed.

“The task force monitored and carried out a special purpose operation against persons constituting public nuisance across the metropolis.

“Twenty-seven persons, including 15 minors, involved in the unlawful act of street begging in the middle of vehicular traffic/hold-ups were apprehended during the operation.

“Major routes raided include Awolowo Way up to Falomo Roundabout, Ikoyi and Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, along Lekki Road.
“This is in a bid to apprehend and get rid of destitutes in the areas, “ he said.

According to the commissioner, all suspects will be transferred to appropriate government facilities in line with enabling laws.