Lagos task force apprehends 27 over alleged street begging
Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Task force have apprehended 27 persons for alleged unlawful acts of street begging.
The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunboh Wahab, confirmed this in a post he shared on his X handle @tokunbo_wahab on Wednesday.
Mr Wahab said that the agency carried out the operation on Tuesday.
He stated, “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.’’
According to the commissioner, the suspects will be transferred to appropriate government facilities in line with enabling laws.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Speaker Abbas assures Tinubu of lawmakers’ commitment to 2025 budget implementation
Mr Speaker said that the lawmakers would continue to work with the Tinubu administration.
NationWide
Customs promote 1,419, urge increased service delivery
The CG urged them to redouble their efforts in fulfilling the service’s core mandates.
NationWide
US peace institute lauds National Assembly for inaugurating peacebuilding committee
Mr Kwaja said that the commendable move by the house represented a proactive step on the part of the legislature.
Hot news Home top
Parents besiege hospitals as many children reportedly die in Ibadan funfair stampede
The Oyo State Government said that it was not involved in the planning of the event.
States
Cross River approves six-month maternity leave to promote breastfeeding
The statement said, “This initiative underscores our commitment to improving child health and well-being in Cross River.’’
States
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to sale of counterfeit paludex tablets
The agency stated, “The illegal marketing of medicines or counterfeit medicines poses a great risk to the health of people.’’
