The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) was alerted to a viral video involving the alleged abuse of a young lady on Monday, 22nd June 2026, and immediately activated its response protocol.
Following the Agency’s intervention, the survivor was placed in protective custody, and she has commenced accessing psychosocial support to aid her healing journey. Contact has also been established with family members as part of ongoing efforts to ensure her safety and long-term protection. Our priority remains to support the survivor’s safety, healing, and overall wellbeing.
Preliminary findings indicate that the purported marriage being circulated in connection with the case is false and not legally recognised. The suspect, who was in police custody at Isolo Police Division, was today arraigned before Mrs. A.K Dosunmu-Uthman, Ejigbo Magistrate Court, on criminal assault charges and has subsequently been remanded.
We appreciate the support of partner organisations, concerned members of the public, and all relevant stakeholders whose prompt action contributed to the survivor’s rescue and protection. This case once again underscores that the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence concerns us all and requires collective vigilance and response.
The Lagos State Government remains resolute in its zero-tolerance stance against all forms of abuse and will continue to prioritise the protection of survivors and accountability for perpetrators.
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