CRIME AND SECURITY
LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO VIRAL REPORT OF ALLEGED CHILD ABUSE IN IKORODU
PRESS RELEASE
LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO VIRAL REPORT OF ALLEGED CHILD ABUSE IN IKORODU
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) was alerted to a viral report of alleged child abuse in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Tuesday, 22nd September, 2026 and immediately activated its response protocol upon receiving the report.
The Agency successfully established contact with the survivor’s mother, who disclosed that the matter had already been reported at Imota Police Station.
Upon contacting officers at the Family Support Unit, the Agency was informed that the survivor’s mother had initially reported the matter to the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA).
Following the report, the alleged perpetrator was apprehended on Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026, and is currently in police custody, as the matter has now been escalated for further investigation.
The survivor and her mother have also been referred to the General Hospital for immediate medical attention and further assessment.
The Agency will continue to monitor the matter and provide the necessary support to the survivor and her mother as required.
We appreciate members of the public who brought this matter to our attention.
The Lagos State Government hereby reiterates its ZERO TOLERANCE stance for all forms of Child Abuse and remains committed to strengthening safeguarding systems and ensuring that survivors receive the support and protection they need.
To report any case of Child Abuse in Lagos State 👇🏾
📍Child Protection Unit, Ministry of Youth and Social Development
Call 0906-735-3002, 0809-722-6696 or 0907-733-3426
📍Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency
Call 0-8000-333-333 or send a DM via our official social media platforms @lagosdsva.
SGBV – It Ends With Us!
E-signed,
Onadipe Opebere
Head, Public Affairs Unit
Lagos DSVA
23/09/2026
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