The Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), also known as KAI, has secured the conviction of 12 commercial sex workers following a dislodgement in Obalende.
The offenders were sentenced to eight months in prison for prostitution and breach of peace.
Corps Marshal of the agency, Major Olaniyi Olatunbosun Cole, announced the convictions at the LAGESC Command Headquarters in Bolade-Oshodi, Lagos, on Monday.
He explained that the operation was part of the agency’s efforts to curb environmental infractions, in line with the THEMES Agenda set by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ensure Lagos remains conducive for businesses.
Cole said the suspects, who include Oluwaseun Durojaye, F, 20, Joy Felix, F, 24, Opeyemi Azeez, F, 25, Precious Mathew, F, 24, Happiness Kingsley, F, 24, Theresa Edet, F, 30, Ayo Olanrewaju, F, 20, Monica Ebuka, F, 21, Blessing James, F, 22, Favour Samuel, F, 34, Janet Ighumba, F, 24, Marvis Ifeoma, F, 32, Adeyanju Clara, F, 24, Favour Johnson, F, 34, Joy Rafael, F, 24, Promise Joseph, F, 23, Favour Ajoor, F, 28, Joy Onyekachi, F, 28 and Emmanuel Friday, F, 20 , were arraigned before Chief Magistrate Adefioye of the Special Offences Court at Oshodi.
They were charged under sections 142(1)(a)(b) and 168(1)(d) of the Lagos State Criminal Laws. Of the 19 individuals arrested, 12 were convicted and sentenced, while seven others who pleaded not guilty were remanded in prison until December 18, pending further court hearings.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
