Lagos State Government on Wednesday said anyone caught using children to beg risked being jailed for 10 years as the state commences onslaught on those engaging in street begging and hawking.
The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Segun Dawodu, stated this, during a press briefing on Wednesday.
He announced a special team to daily raid the nooks and crannies of the state of street beggars, miscreants, and street hawkers. He said the task would be executed in conjunction with the Nigeria Police.
Dawodu said the action became pertinent because some of those begging are not looking for alms, but are armed to rob motorists and residents.