State gov’t arrests 74 people for being homeless

Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce, have arrested several people in the state for being homeless and loitering in different parts of the state, including under the bridge.

According to reports, a total of 74 people were arrested in the raid which occurred on the Lagos Island on monday, May 5.

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Confirming the arrest, the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the people would be arraigned in court soon.

“During the raid exercise, a total number of 74 individuals were arrested; 72 male and 2 female, and sanity was restored in all the areas.

“All the Suspects will be charged to court accordingly.”

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