Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce have apprehended 27 individuals for alleged illegal act of avenue begging.
The State Commissioner for Setting and Water Sources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, who confirmed this in a put up he shared on his X deal with @tokunbo_wahab yesterday, mentioned the company carried out the operation on Tuesday
“The duty pressure monitored and carried out a particular goal operation towards individuals constituting public nuisance throughout the metropolis.
“Twenty-seven individuals, together with 15 minors, concerned within the illegal act of avenue begging in the midst of vehicular visitors/ hold-ups had been apprehended in the course of the operation. “Main routes raided embrace Awolowo Means as much as Falomo Roundabout, Ikoyi and Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, alongside Lekki Street.
“That is in a bid to apprehend and do away with destitute within the areas,” he mentioned. In accordance with the commissioner, all suspects shall be transferred to applicable authorities services in keeping with enabling legal guidelines.
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