- Ketu-Alapere Clearance: LAGESC Evacuates Beggars in Lagos Urban Renewal Drive
- Beggars and other individuals allegedly causing public disturbances were removed
- Wahab added that those apprehended would be profiled and handed over to relevant authorities
The Lagos State Government has carried out a clearance operation along the Ketu-Alapere corridor, removing beggars and other individuals allegedly causing public disturbances.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the move forms part of the state’s ongoing environmental sanitation and urban renewal campaign.
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The operation, led by the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), was confirmed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement on his official X account on Wednesday.
“Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps today commenced a clearance operation at Ketu-Alapere, removing beggars and other individuals constituting a nuisance along the road median,” Wahab wrote.
He added that those apprehended would be profiled and handed over to relevant authorities for appropriate intervention. Wahab also shared video footage showing LAGESC officials evacuating individuals from the busy corridor, a key route linking the Lagos Mainland with major transport routes to the Island.
The commissioner explained that the initiative is part of broader efforts to improve public order, facilitate free traffic flow, and enhance the visual appeal of public spaces across Lagos State.
“Every part of Lagos must reflect the standard of a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos,” Wahab said.
