The Kogi State Government has extradited 78 homeless and mentally challenged persons back to their states of origin.

Those removed are from five states in the North including Katsina, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi and Zamfara.

Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Kogi, Hajiya Fatima Buba, said the beggars were evacuated from different parts of Lokoja metropolis including Zango, Ganaja Village, Obasanjo Square among others to the ministry’s rehabilitation centre where they will be transported back to their various home states.

Buba disclosed that the evacuation exercise was not discriminatory but to rid the streets of beggars roaming Lokoja metropolis.

She noted that adequate arrangements had been made to ensure that the destitute were transported to their respective location with utmost respect and dignity.
She said, “The state government made adequate arrangements to ensure that they are transported to their respective locations with utmost respect and dignity.

Before the government transported them back to their home states and local governments of origin with six buses, we took them first to the ministry rehabilitation centre, fed them and provided all the basic needs that will enable them to start a normal life like every other in the country.

“This government is committed to cater to every citizen even though you are not from Kogi State. This action of ours should not be misconstrued. The government under the leadership of Alhaji Yahaya Bello remains committed to providing for the less privilege without any form of discrimination in the state.”

http://saharareporters.com/2020/08/18/kogi-deports-%E2%80%9878-northern-beggars%E2%80%99-states-origin

Photo: A cross section of the 78 beggars

Not a bad move. Hopefully, this actions will help put an end to the begging/almajiri system.

what happened to "One Nigeria."

Even kogi?

The day this experiment of a nation will explode eh, may God protect his people. Our political leaders have so ruined this nation. It's even worst they are doing it through the citizens.


5% filthy rich ones 90% poverty stricken populace, and then 5% rich wannabes. DEFINITION OF Nigeria.

Dem try.

Sai baba

Good, with that giving birth to children like pig can be put in check

Armed Robbery State.

Let them beg in their states of origin

Kogi sent back terrorist interns to there state of origin

This is commendable I think Ogun and Lagos should follow this. I’m not against helping who are in need but the rate which this people has turn begging to profession is bad they should rather go into farming and produce good things out.

We the North are the major problem and embarrassment of this nation. Quote me everywhere, we don't want to admit it, shi kenan!

Kogi people are tired of change

Where is Arrewa?

Its only Ofaonja people that leak northern ass like soup, imagine... middle belt waking up lately

Family/ blood relations matter.

Minding my own business...

And these beggars voted for him in the last elections

Ok

I wish Benue will do same....
the state has tolerated alot of nonsense

Allahu Akbar.

If the North export their beggars to Europe, America, Australia etc it will increase their income.

Many Southern Nigerians are begging in Italy and other European countries.

And we call ourselves one Nigeria..One Nigeria kill una dia.

Shege

Mhen, this North people enh! They are just everywhere . [sub][/sub]

Northernal we never ashame of begging. Even those that are complete as human being, will begged

Wonders

I think southern States should follow suit.

They should have been dumped in Lagos. The bullion van master can take care of then.

Make them go farm