Mrs Adejoke Ladenegan-Oginni, the Head of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, DSVA, praised the process in a statement.

The suspect was remanded in Kirikiri correctional facility and the case was adjourned to March 11, pending the issuance of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions’ legal advice.

Ladenegan-Oginni reiterated DSVA’s commitment to ensuring justice and the Lagos State Government’s zero-tolerance stance on sexual violence.

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She urged everyone to “say something whenever they see something” and to reach out to them via their toll-free line or social media platforms.

“You can reach out to us by calling our toll free line 08000-333-333 or send a DM to @lagosdsva on all social media platforms,” Ladenegan-Oginni said.

The incident occurred on June 29, when the girl, who had reported her phone stolen, was allegedly tricked by the officer, Owolabi, into visiting his office, where she was allegedly raped.

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The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, disclosed this in a statement on his official X handle @ Mo_ogunlende on Saturday.

He said that the alleged assault took place at the suspect’s residence at 4, Azeez Ademola Street, off Anishere, Ayobo.

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

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

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

Ogunlende said that the swift intervention by MYSD and DSVA underscored the Lagos State government’s unwavering commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of all residents, particularly vulnerable persons in our society.

The commissioner urged residents to continue to report matters of concern to the ministry – “See Something, Say Something, Sort It Out.”

He reaffirmed government’s zero-tolerance stance on all forms of sexual and gender-based violence.

Source: NAN

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Justice Rahman Oshodi also convicted Olanrewaju for sexually assaulting the girl by caressing her buttocks with his hands.

The convict had pleaded guilty to the amended two-count charge of indecent treatment of a child and sexual assault.

He said: “I have found you guilty of indecent act and sexual assault contrary to section 134 and 263 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

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“You are hereby sentenced to two years on count one and three years imprisonment on count two.

“The sentences shall run consecutively.

“The convict must undergo counseling through the Lagos state Domestic and Violence Agency (DSVA) in line with his plea bargain agreement.”

The judge added that the convict’s name be registered in the sexual offences register of the state.

Earlier, the State Counsel, Ms Inumidun Solarin, had informed the court that the attorney-general had approved five years sentence for the convict.

Solarin submitted that the convict assaulted the girl in public, fondled her breast and sexual assaulted her by caressing her buttocks with his hands.

The prosecutor told the court that the convict committed the offence on  December 22, 2022 on Abutu Street, Elijah Bus Stop, Badagry Expressway, Lagos.

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Its spokesperson, Mrs Joke Ladenegan-Oginni, stated on Saturday in Lagos that the man had been detained at Meiran Division of the Nigeria Police Force.

The assault on the 11-year-old went viral in the social media as his body showed welts received from belt whips leading to excessive bleeding.

Ladenegan-Oginni stated that DSVA received the report from concerned citizen on repeated assaults on the child.

“The agency received a report from a journalist of an 11-year-old male who was physically assaulted by his father.

“The DSVA gathered that the father meted the assault because the boy had not been able to recite the Holy Quran.

“Following repeated assaults, the boy has haematuria (blood in urine), two episodes of loss of consciousness, bleeding from the ears and nostrils,’’ she stated.

Ladenegan-Oginni added that the child was receiving medical attention facilitated by the Lagos State Ministry of Health and the state’s Primary Health Care Board.

She advised members of the public to report all cases of abuse, assault and sexual violence against persons to the agency for justice to be served.

Source: NAN

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The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, DSVA, Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, kicked off the campaign in Ikeja.

She said that there was the need to tackle SGBV that individuals and communities faced, with a resultant impact, which in most cases was devastating to the victims.

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs till December 10, the Human Rights Day.

Viviour-Adeniyi said that the campaign would x-ray 16 pivotal ways to ameliorate and address the grappling issues of SGBV that individuals and communities are faced with, a resultant impact which in most cases is devastating to the good.

She said that each of the 16 Days of Activism would be saddled with a new hope, to be given by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.

According to her, some of the activities earmarked for the campaign include Advocacy Walk in Epe; and Engagement of 3000 Children on Preventing Child Abuse.

Other activities include Door to Door Community Engagements, Market Fiestas and Engagement of the Youth.

“We would also use this opportunity to showcase the different interventions of the state, under the able leadership of Governor Sanwo-Olu.

“Some of the interventions include the provision of shelter for survivors of domestic violence, launch of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Trust funds, the provision of 24/7 access to free legal, psychosocial, rescue and counselling services.

“Also, the launch of the Sexual Intervention Trust Fund which now provides access to free medical attention to survivors of domestic and sexual violence at designated government facilities.

“We use this medium to reiterate the state government’s zero tolerance for all forms of sexual and gender based violence.

“We urge anybody experiencing any form of SGBV to break the silence and report any concern to the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency via the toll free line- 08000 333 333,” she said.

The Executive Secretary said that the agency believed that preventive measures were the most efficient ways of addressing SGBV issues.

She said that DSVA had embarked on several advocacy programmes, which aimed at reducing SGBV to at least a barest minimum.

Viviour-Adeniyi said that the agency would be leveraging the global annual 16 days of activism to heighten awareness on the issues of gender-based violence, through several community engagement programmes.

Source: NAN

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