{"id":96854,"date":"2026-01-28T16:03:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T16:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tv.guardian.ng\/?p=96854"},"modified":"2026-01-28T16:04:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T16:04:27","slug":"crackdown-on-street-urchins-intensifies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/crackdown-on-street-urchins-intensifies\/","title":{"rendered":"Crackdown on street urchins intensifies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dailymotion-player\"><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/x1ee8e.js\" data-video=\"x9ypjk8\"><\/script><\/div><br><br><p>\nThe Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has announced a massive enforcement operation to clear street urchins, popularly known as Omotakus, from major parts of the state.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement shared by the commissioner, the week-long operation led by the Lagos State Taskforce has already resulted in the arrest of 281 individuals across the Island and Mainland.<\/p>\n<p>Areas already covered by the Taskforce:<br \/>\n Island: Lekki Phase 1, Ikoyi, VI, Bourdillon, Ajah, and Apongbon.<br \/>\n Mainland: Egbeda, Akowonjo, Fadeyi, Costain, Jibowu, Yaba, Surulere, and Ojuelegba.<\/p>\n<p>Reports indicate that the authorities are targeting these undesirable elements to reduce safety risks to motorists and pedestrians while maintaining environmental sanity. Commissioner Wahab reiterated the state\u2019s zero-tolerance policy for activities that threaten public order and confirmed that those apprehended have been arraigned in court.<\/p>\n<p>HAVE YOUR SAY: <\/p>\n<p>* Which neighborhoods still need urgent intervention?<br \/>\n* What other environmental issues (like blocked drains or illegal dumps) do the authorities need to address immediately?<\/p>\n<p>Let us know in the comments below! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has announced a massive enforcement operation to clear street urchins, popularly known as Omotakus, from major parts of the state. 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