Lagos Targets Street Begging, Arrests 27 Including 15 Minors

Lagos Targets Street Begging, Arrests 27 Including 15 Minors

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

Lagos State Ministry Takes Decisive Action With Special Task Force To Eradicate Street Begging

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

‘No Street Begging In Lagos:’ Court Jails Woman For Using Babies For Alms

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