The Lagos State government has launched a one-week operation to remove beggars, miscreants, and children involved in street begging from public spaces. The operation, prompted by public complaints about security concerns, aims to rehabilitate rescued individuals and reintegrate them into society.
The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, in partnership with the Lagos State Task Force, has commenced a one-week-long raid to curb the activities of beggars, miscreants, and other social vices across the state. It was gathered that the move, which is in response to public outcry, aims to rid the streets of destitute individuals, miscreants, and children involved in street begging, which constitute environmental nuisances and pose security risks.
Speaking at the flag-off of the exercise, the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, said the week-long operation was prompted by messages and calls from residents across the Lagos metropolis, raising security concerns. According to him, the complaints became so frequent that the relevant MDAs responsible for addressing the issue had to take immediate action. “Since the operation began, we have rescued a significant number of adults and children from the streets of Lagos State. “All rescued individuals have been taken to our rehabilitation centres for proper care, rehabilitation, and reintegration into society,” he said. He added that while efforts were ongoing to reunite the children with their families, the adults among them will undergo empowerment programs to acquire skills that will enable them to become productive and economically self-reliant. The operation covered major routes, including Awolowo Way up to Falomo Roundabout, Ikoyi, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Lekki Road, and other parts of the state
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