Lagos rescues nine-year-old from alleged s3xual assault

The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development (MYSD) and the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) have intervened in a case involving the alleged sexual assault of a nine-year-old girl.

According to the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, the survivor has been placed in protective custody and is receiving necessary medical care, counseling, and psychological support.

The alleged perpetrator, identified as Baba Michael, has been apprehended and in custody. 

The DSVA is handling the legal proceedings to ensure justice is served.

The government encouraged residents to report cases of concern, adopting a “SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING, SORT IT OUT” approach to combat sexual and gender-based violence.

Ogunlende wrote on X: “LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT RESCUES 9-YEAR OLD SURVIVOR OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, PERPETRATOR IN CUSTODY

“The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development (MYSD), in collaboration with the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has come to the aid of a 9-year old girl allegedly molested by Baba Michael who lives at 4, Azeez Ademola Street, off Anishere, Ayobo.

“This was a response to a viral video posted by Comedienne Princess who raised alarm to notify the public of the ugly incident.

“The survivor has been placed in protective custody, and she is receiving necessary medical care and psychological support through counseling.

“The alleged perpetrator has been apprehended and is currently in custody, with DSVA handling the legal proceedings to ensure justice is served.  

“The swift intervention by MYSD and DSVA underscores the Lagos State Government’s unwavering commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of all residents, particularly vulnerable persons in our society.

“The Lagos State Government continues to encourage residents to continue to report matters of concern to the Ministry; “SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING, SORT IT OUT”.

"This is to reaffirm government’s  zero-tolerance stance on all forms of sexual and gender-based violence”.