The Lagos State Government has announced plans to repatriate 226 beggars arrested during a recent enforcement operation aimed at improving environmental order and public safety across the state.
The individuals were apprehended by a joint team of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Task Force and the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps as part of ongoing sanitation and clean-up exercises.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the development, stating that the operation forms part of the government’s efforts to maintain a cleaner and more organized Lagos.
According to Wahab, the arrested individuals will undergo profiling and documentation before being returned to their respective states of origin.
The apprehended individuals will undergo proper profiling and documentation before being repatriated to their respective states of origin in accordance with established procedures and relevant government policies.
The commissioner explained that the exercise is being carried out in line with existing government policies designed to address environmental concerns while enhancing public safety.
He noted that the initiative goes beyond enforcement, emphasizing the importance of proper identification and documentation of those affected.
The Lagos State Government has continued to intensify sanitation and enforcement operations across different parts of the state, targeting activities it considers detrimental to environmental cleanliness and public order.
Authorities say the latest operation is part of broader measures aimed at sustaining environmental standards and creating a safer and more orderly environment for residents and visitors.
The announcement comes as the state government continues to implement policies focused on urban management, environmental sustainability, and public safety.
