The Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led Lagos State Government has confirming deporting some destitute to their their states of origin, saying the action will be sustained to keep citizens secure.
The government said the measure is being taken to free Lagos of visible security risks, among others.
There were reports that the Lagos government implemented the deportation of Osun indigenes from the state.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State had earlier directed an immediate investigation into the alleged deportation of Osun youths from Lagos state.
Adeleke’s spokesman, Olawale Rasheed in a statement, said Adeleke expressed shock over the incident.
Rasheed added that Adeleke has engaged his Lagos counterpart, who also expressed shock over the development and promised to take urgent action.
On Sunday, the Lagos government said out of 450 miscreants rescued over the weekend, 79 were taken into government facilities for rehabilitation due to their health issues.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said in a statement that the influx of destitute and miscreants into the state has raised security concerns.
Omotoso stated that a statewide exercise to eliminate “visible security risks” in the state continued after the arrest of some suspects under the Dolphin Estate bridge.
“The ceaseless influx of miscreants, beggars, and the destitute onto Lagos streets has raised fears of insecurity of lives and property. This is unacceptable,” the statement reads.
“As part of the exercise, 450 miscreants were at the weekend rescued. Of the lot, 371 pleaded for assistance to relocate to their various states due to the hardship they are facing in Lagos.
“Seventy-nine have been absorbed into some government facilities for rehabilitation after showing signs of being unwell.
“The exercise will continue as part of the government’s responsibility to keep our citizens safe and secure.”
