Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - Lagos State Government has apprehended 45 persons engaged in street begging across Alimosho, Agege and Oshodi during coordinated enforcement and mop-up operations carried out statewide.
The arrests were made by environmental enforcement officers
at various locations as part of the government’s routine compliance and
sanitation drive.
Confirming the development on Tuesday, the Commissioner for
Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the details via his
official X account.
“As part of our ongoing enforcement and mop-up exercises
across the state, additional arrests were recorded today,” Wahab stated.
He provided a breakdown of the operation, noting that 17
beggars were arrested in Alimosho, while 12 were picked up in Agege.
He added that subsequent operations led to the arrest of
another 10 persons in Alimosho and six in Oshodi.
Wahab explained that the exercise was in line with the
state’s strict stance against street begging, which he described as an
environmental nuisance and a threat to public safety.
“Street begging along highways, medians and public spaces
poses serious risks to both the individuals involved and other road users,
while also undermining public order,” he said.
The commissioner reiterated the government’s commitment to
sustaining enforcement efforts to ensure a safer, cleaner and more orderly
environment across Lagos State.
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