Lagos State Government removes beggars from major roads
The Lagos State Government on Monday, November 11, cleared beggars and other individuals constituting a nuisance along the Ketu-Alapere road.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post on X, stating that those apprehended will be profiled and handed over to the appropriate authorities.
Sharing a video of the operation, Wahab wrote:
“Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (@LAGESCOfficial) today commenced a clearance exercise at Ketu-Alapere, removing beggars and other individuals constituting nuisance along the road median.”
This exercise is part of our ongoing efforts to maintain order, ensure free flow of traffic, and keep our public spaces clean and safe for all. Every part of Lagos must reflect the standard of a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos.
All the individuals arrested will be profiled and handed over to the appropriate authorities for necessary actions.”
