The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to residents, celebrities, and social media influencers to refrain from giving money to street miscreants, citing that such actions exacerbate insecurity and environmental issues.
The statement follows a post by an X by user who called on the government to deploy Lagos State Neighbourhood Watch operatives to shield motorists from harassment, extortion, and intimidation by groups of homeless youths along major roads.
The user wrote, "The State needs to station the men of the Lagos State Neighborhood Watch to help & protect motorists from the harassment, extortion, assault & intimidation by the many homeless boys & teenagers along that corridor, they are all a menace to us all."
In response, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, acknowledged the concern but emphasized the role of public behavior in perpetuating the issue.
He wrote on X, "While your opinion is valid, let me also stress an important point: celebrities, influencers, and even well-meaning Lagosians must stop giving money to these miscreants.
"Each time you hand them cash, you are not solving their problem; you are encouraging them to stay on the streets, emboldening them to multiply, and reinforcing a cycle of lawlessness.
"What may seem like an act of kindness only makes enforcement more difficult and creates bigger security and environmental concerns for all of us."
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