Lagos Govt Arrests Beggars And Their Children Constituting Public Nuisance (Video)

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has continued its raid against persons constituting public nuisance across the state.

The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who disclosed this on X on Tuesday, November 17, said major routes raided include Awolowo Way up to Falomo roundabout, Ikoyi and Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, along Lekki road. This was an act to eliminate destitute and miscreants causing public nuisance in these areas.

He said 27 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.

Wahab added that all suspects will be transferred to appropriate government facilities in line with relevant enabling laws.

Watch a video of them getting arrested below;
 

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce yesterday evening, continued its raid operation against persons constituting public nuisance across the metropolis.

Major routes raided includes; Awolowo Way up to Falomo round about, Ikoyi and Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, along Lekki road. This… pic.twitter.com/MTvuowrSao

— Tokunbo Wahab (@tokunbo_wahab) December 18, 2024