The Lagos State Government has arrested 45 beggars in Alimosho, Agege and Oshodi for street begging during enforcement and mop-up operations across the state.
The arrests were carried out by environmental enforcement teams in different locations as part of routine compliance activities by the state government.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the development on Tuesday via his X (formerly Twitter) handle. 
“As part of our sustained enforcement and mop-up operations across the State, our teams recorded further arrests today,” he wrote.
He gave a breakdown of the arrests made in each area during the operation.
“Seventeen beggars were apprehended in Alimosho, while twelve were arrested in Agege. In a follow-up operation, another ten beggars were picked up again in Alimosho, and six were arrested in Oshodi.”
Wahab also explained the policy basis for the enforcement exercise.
“These activities are in line with our zero tolerance for street begging, which constitutes environmental nuisance, endangers lives, and disrupts public order,” he said.
“Begging along roads, medians, and public spaces exposes both the individuals involved and road users to avoidable risks.”
