VIDEO: Lagos arrests 45 beggars including nine children

The Lagos State Government has apprehended 45 individuals, including adults and minors, during enforcement operations targeting beggars in Oshodi, Agege, and the CMS areas. The Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the arrests on his X handle, detailing the locations and numbers involved.

According to Wahab, the enforcement team arrested 22 beggars in Oshodi and Agege, comprising adults and some teenagers. In a separate operation at CMS, 14 adults and nine children were apprehended. These actions are part of ongoing clearance operations across various parts of the state, including Admiralty Way in Lekki and Addo Road in Ajah.

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Earlier today, in a separate enforcement operation, our team apprehended 22 beggars at Oshodi and Agege, comprising adults and a few teenagers.

This recent operation follows a broader environmental enforcement drive by the Lagos State Government. Over the past year, the government reported making 10,634 arrests across the state for various offenses. These included illegal highway crossing, street trading, environmental pollution, illegal waste disposal, and open defecation, highlighting the government's intensified efforts to enforce environmental regulations and manage public spaces.

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Additionally, 14 adults and 9 children were apprehended at CMS.