General News of Thursday, 18 June 2026

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Lagos raids 226 beggars, plots deportation

In continuation of the ongoing daily clean-up and enforcement exercise across the State, a total of 226 beggars were apprehended earlier today by a joint team comprising the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Task Force and the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps.

The operation forms part of the State Government’s sustained efforts to maintain environmental sanity, enhance public safety, and ensure a cleaner and more orderly Lagos.

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.