Lagos State Arrests 226 Beggars in Enforcement Operation

On Thursday, Lagos State authorities arrested 226 beggars during a fresh enforcement exercise aimed at addressing street begging, which has been identified as a public nuisance. The operation was disclosed by Tokunbo Wahab, the State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, via an official post.

The enforcement was carried out by a joint team comprising the Lagos State Environment Special Offence Task Force and the Lagos State Environment Sanitation Corps. This initiative is part of the state government's ongoing efforts to improve public safety and maintain a cleaner environment.

Wahab stated that the arrested individuals would undergo profiling and documentation to determine their state of origin, in line with established procedures. The latest operation follows a similar crackdown on June 4, 2026, where 140 people were arrested.

The Lagos State government has urged residents to channel charitable donations through registered humanitarian organizations instead of giving directly to beggars on the streets.