Lagos state government remove beggars off major road

The Lagos state government today, November 11 cleared off beggars and other individuals constituting nuisance along the ketu-Alapere road.

The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who disclosed this on X, said the arrested beggars and others will be profiled and handed over to the appropriate authorities. He posted a video of the arrested persons and wrote

Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps @LAGESCOfficial  today commenced a clearance operation 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.”