LASG arrests 62 in clampdown on street begging

The Punch | 06-10-2026 01:18am |

The Lagos State Government has arrested 62 individuals, including 29 alleged beggars and 33 children, during a clampdown on street begging in Ajah and Lekki. The operation is part of efforts to address street begging in the state. The government has not disclosed further details about the arrests or the fate of those detained. The clampdown reflects ongoing measures to maintain public order.

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