Lagos State Arrests 45 Street Beggars In Alimosho, Agege, And Oshodi Operations

Lagos State authorities have apprehended 45 individuals involved in street begging across Alimosho, Agege, and Oshodi during a series of coordinated enforcement and mop-up operations.

The arrests were carried out by environmental enforcement officers as part of the government’s ongoing compliance and sanitation initiatives.

Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the operation on Tuesday through his official X account. He said, “As part of our ongoing enforcement and mop-up exercises across the state, additional arrests were recorded today.”

According to Wahab, 17 people were arrested in Alimosho, 12 in Agege, with subsequent operations leading to 10 more arrests in Alimosho and six in Oshodi.

He explained that the crackdown is in line with Lagos State’s firm stance against street begging, describing it as an environmental hazard 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,” Wahab said.

The commissioner emphasized that the state government remains committed to sustained enforcement efforts to maintain a cleaner, safer, and more orderly environment across Lagos.