Lagos Moves to Tighten Sanctions Against Street Begging, urchins.

Street beggars and street urchins in Lagos State may face tougher penalties, including fines of up to N200,000 and imprisonment for as long as two years, under a bill currently before the Lagos State House of Assembly.

The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen measures against street begging and related activities, with offenders liable to sanctions if the bill is passed and signed into law.

The move is part of efforts to address activities associated with street begging and street urchins across the state.