VIDEO: Lagos arrests 45 beggars including nine children

Officials whisk a minor into a vehicle during enforcement operation. Credit: Tokunbo Wahab

The Lagos State Government has apprehended 45 beggars, including adults and minors, during separate enforcement operations conducted in Oshodi, Agege, and CMS areas of the state. The Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday. According to him, 22 beggars were arrested in Oshodi and Agege, comprising adults and a few teenagers. He added that 14 adults and nine children were also apprehended at CMS during the exercise. “Earlier today, in a separate enforcement operation, our team apprehended 22 beggars at Oshodi and Agege, comprising adults and a few teenagers. “Additionally, 14 adults and 9 children were apprehended at CMS,” Wahab stated. Wahab also said clearance operations were ongoing in other parts of the state, including Admiralty Way in Lekki and Addo Road in Ajah. Related News Police warn cultists, arrest 17 suspects in Abia 700 Lagos widows benefit from free medical outreach Police uncover illegal gun factory, arrest seven in Yobe‎ Watch the video below: 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝟒𝟓 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 The Lagos State Government has apprehended 45 beggars, including adults and minors, during separate enforcement operations conducted in Oshodi, Agege, and CMS areas of the… pic.twitter.com/8yPUg1YmYd — Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) June 3, 2026 PUNCH Online reported on May 25 that Lagos State Government intensified its environmental enforcement, making 10,634 arrests across the state over a single year. According to Wahab, 5,715 persons were arrested for illegal highway crossing, while 3,886 others were apprehended for offences including street trading, environmental pollution, and cart pushing. He added that 102 persons were arrested for open defecation, while another 931 individuals were apprehended for waste management-related offences across the state. Saheed Oyelakin Saheed is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over two years of experience covering metro, technology, sports, politics, and human-interest stories. He focuses on producing clear, engaging reports across diverse beats. Saheed’s work reflects hands-on newsroom experience and a commitment to accurate and balanced journalism.

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