The Lagos State Government has arrested 25 street urchins popularly known as ‘Omotaku’, who specialise in harassing motorists in the Lekki axis of the state.

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab disclosed this in an X post on Wednesday.

He also shared a video showing the suspects after their arrest by the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) squad of the ministry.

He said, “During our evening patrol today, 25 individuals {Omotaku} who were harassing motorists along the Lekki axis were arrested.

“Harassment of road users and other forms of disorderly conduct will not be tolerated.

“Our enforcement teams will continue to monitor key corridors across the State to ensure public safety and maintain order.

“Those apprehended will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action.”

The arrests form part of an ongoing enforcement drive targeting street urchins, beggars, pedestrian bridge occupants, and other nuisances.

On Tuesday, Wahab disclosed that the state government had arrested 86 beggars, nine children and 12 miscreants across Agege and Ketu areas during a monitoring and enforcement patrol exercise in the state.

On February 26, he announced the arrest of 50 miscreants who took up residence on the Abule Ado pedestrian bridge. (The Sun)

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