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Lagos State sexual and gender-based violence response

Overview

Between September 2021 and July 2026, the Lagos State Government recorded 33,009 cases of domestic and sexual violence. Attorney-General Lawal Pedro reported that domestic violence was the most frequent category, with 13,515 cases, while women accounted for 88 per cent of all reports. Officials noted that while reported cases appeared to decline between 2024 and 2025, this might reflect changes in reporting awareness rather than a true decrease in violence.

In response to these challenges, the state has expanded its resources to combat sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). This includes the launch of the Idera Sexual Assault Referral Center (SARC) at Alimosho General Hospital to address high crime rates in that area. Additionally, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has partnered with the police to upgrade five divisions into specialized Family Support Units (FSUs) in Isheri, Idimu, Meiran, Ijesha, and Iju. These units focus on improving investigation, prosecution, and survivor referral pathways through specialized training for officers.

Entities

Lagos State Government · Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency · Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu · Lagos State Police Command · Lagos

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Lagos State expands resources to combat sexual and gender-based violence

    Lagos State is strengthening its response to sexual and gender-based violence by launching a new referral center in Alimosho and upgrading five police divisions into specialized Family Support Units.

  2. 11 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Lagos records 33,009 domestic and sexual violence cases over five years

    Lagos State recorded 33,009 domestic and sexual violence cases between September 2021 and July 2026, with domestic violence and emotional abuse of children being major components of the data.

Sources

lagostelevision.com · latestnigeriannews.com · nannews.ng · newsnowonline.com.ng · newtelegraphng.com · punchng.com