Lagos Records 8,692 Domestic, Sexual Violence Cases In 12 Months

The Lagos State Government says it recorded 8,692 cases of domestic and sexual violence within 12 months. 

The reports were made between August 2024 and July 2025, with domestic violence alone accounting for 3,685 cases, making it the most prevalent issue within the period under review.

The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, spoke on Friday during a news briefing to flag off activities for the 2025 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month.

Pedro noted that the figures reflect the state government’s firm stance on zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence, SGBV, adding that the state secured over 140 convictions and obtained six restraining orders during the period.

The Commissioner was represented on the occasion by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Olanrewaju Oyenuga,. 

A breakdown of the figure showed 243 cases of defilement, 244 cases of child abuse/physical assault, 99 cases of rape, 48 cases of sexual harassment, and 25 cases of sexual assault by penetration.

Furthermore, 726 family-related disputes, 41 cases of cyber harassment, and 32 cases of threats to life were recorded even as 3,090 children who were exposed to domestic violence received counselling.

The ages of the affected children ranged from 18 months to 79 years, highlighting that SGBV cuts across all age groups. 

Pedro also, noted that 146 survivors received free legal representation, just as all survivors of sexual assault accessed free medical care, with 30 being accommodated in government shelters.

On rehabilitation, 1,487 survivors and 249 perpetrators underwent therapy, while 13 persons with disabilities were provided with specialised support even as Alimosho, Eti-Osa, Ikorodu, Kosofe, and Oshodi-Isolo as recording the highest number of adult-related cases, while Ikorodu, Kosofe, Badagry, Alimosho, and Oshodi-Isolo topped the child related cases.