LAGOS: The Lagos State Government has removed beggars and other individuals constituting nuisance along the Ketu-Alapere corridor as part of its ongoing environmental sanitation and traffic management efforts.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post on his official X handle on Tuesday, November 11. He noted that the exercise was carried out by operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC).
Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps today commenced a clearance operation at Ketu-Alapere, removing beggars and other individuals constituting nuisance along the road median, Wahab wrote.
“This exercise is part of our ongoing efforts to maintain order, ensure free flow of traffic, and keep our public spaces clean and safe for all. Every part of Lagos must reflect the standard of a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos.
The commissioner further explained that all persons arrested during the operation will be profiled and handed over to appropriate authorities for necessary action.
The Lagos State Government has in recent months intensified enforcement of environmental laws, particularly around major highways and public spaces, as part of its drive to improve cleanliness and safety across the metropolis.
