Lagos government jails 26 ‘Omotaku’ members and arrests 115 beggars
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The Lagos State Government has intensified its enforcement operations to restore public order and ensure the proper use of public spaces. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, announced the arrest of 115 street beggars and the sentencing of 26 members of the ‘Omotaku’ group to three months’ imprisonment. The operation targeted multiple locations across Lagos, focusing on activities that threaten public safety and environmental order. Authorities have assured residents that these enforcement efforts will continue across the state.
What happened
- Tokunbo Wahab disclosed that 26 members of the ‘Omotaku’ group were sentenced to three months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to charges in a Magistrate Court in Oshodi.
- 115 street beggars were arrested during ongoing enforcement operations in various parts of Lagos.
- The crackdown is part of the government’s efforts to keep roads and public spaces clear and maintain environmental sanity.
- The operation covered areas such as Lekki Phase 1, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Yaba, Surulere, and other major roads.
- The Lagos State Government emphasized its zero tolerance for activities that threaten public safety and order.
