The Lagos State Environment Taskforce has issued a strong warning against street begging, saying it disrupts traffic flow. The agency is determined to stop such activities in the state. During a recent operation on Tuesday, the task force arrested 27 people, including 15 children. The raid targeted specific areas where street begging was common. Editors … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a bid to intensify efforts against street begging, the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has launched a dedicated Special Task Force. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful Activities Femi Otedola Expresses Joy As He Makes Forbes’ Africa Billionaires … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly deliberated on Tuesday over the prospect of enacting a law to combat street begging throughout the state. This proposed law would also criminalize the act of offering money to street beggars. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, voiced his … Read more
Lagos has a law that prohibits street begging and is vowing to heighten its enforcement as some elements continue to flout it. A woman was recently convicted for using babies to aid her street begging operation. The court did not give the convict the option of a fine. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State … Read more