Metro
Lagos Assembly advances anti-begging bill
By Adepote Arowojobe The Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to prohibit street begging across the…
Tag: Beggars
Metro
FCTA expresses concern over alleged use of beggars as drug couriers
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has raised concern over the alleged use of beggars and destitutes by criminals to transport…
Metro
FCTA removes 607 beggars, mentally challenged from Abuja streets
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCT) has removed 607 beggars and mentally challenged individuals from the streets of Abuja, from July…
Defence/Security
Abuja’s Operation Sweep: 675 vehicles impounded, 273 beggars apprehended – CP
By Philip Yatai No fewer than 675 vehicles have been impounded while 273 beggars were apprehended across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under Operation…
Metro
210 beggars detained as operation sweep Abuja enters day 4
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has apprehended 210 beggars, under its Operation Sweep Abuja of miscreants, street beggars, traders, scavengers…