A Magistrate's Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos has ordered the remand of a mother accused of assaulting her 15-year-old daughter in the Ipaja area of the state. The suspect was remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending the advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Rescue and Response
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) rescued the teenage survivor after a distressing viral video showed her alleged assault by her biological mother on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Upon receiving the report, DSVA immediately activated the state's response protocol. The survivor was swiftly rescued by the Child Protection Unit (CPU) of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development and placed in a shelter, where she is receiving appropriate care and support services.
Arrest and Investigation
The perpetrator was apprehended by officers of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) and taken to the Ipaja Police Station. The case was then transferred to the Family Support Unit, Ipaja Division of the Lagos State Police Command for thorough investigation. Following diligent investigation, the case was charged to court on April 30, 2026, and heard at Court 23, Samuel Ilori Magistrate's Court, Ogba, Lagos.
Government Commendation
The Lagos State Government commended the swift collaboration of concerned citizens and mandated reporters in ensuring the safety of the survivor and the progression of the case through due legal process. The state reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on all forms of child abuse and pledged to continue protecting survivors while holding perpetrators accountable under the law.
