The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, DSVA, says it received thirty three thousand and nine cases of domestic and sexual violence between September 2021 and July 2026.
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, who was represented by the Executive Secretary of DSVA, Lola Vivour-Adeniyi, stated this at a media parley held at the Press Centre, Alausa Ikeja.
According to him, domestic violence accounted for the highest number of reported cases at 13,515, while the Agency also recorded 1,171 cases of defilement, 797 child abuse and physical assault cases, 420 rape cases and 428 cases of sexual harassment.
“The data further showed that 10,613 children suffered emotional abuse as a result of exposure to domestic violence in their homes” he stated.
Pedro said although reported cases declined by 23.6 per cent between the two consecutive years under review, the reduction should not be interpreted as an c decline in the prevalence of violence.
He said the State provided free legal support to 175 survivors, accommodated 40 survivors in safe shelters, and provided psychotherapy and counselling to 953 survivors, 267 perpetrators and 304 children.
The Commissioner also conducted 501 rescue operations, supported the investigation and prosecution of 464 cases, while over 711 cases were charged to court and more than 160 convictions secured.
He said Lagos had intensified prevention through community sensitisation, school programmes and capacity building, reaching an estimated 1.96 million residents across the 20 Local Government Areas.
Pedro announced that the State will mark the 2026 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month throughout September with the theme, “SGBV – It Ends With Us.”
“Activities include the Turn Lagos Purple campaign, training for police and health workers, an advocacy walk, Survivors’ Day, market sensitization, Safeguarding and Child Protection Week, and the launch of the Lagos State Gender-Based Violence Prevention Policy” he said.
The Commissioner also urged residents to report cases of domestic and sexual violence through its toll-free line, 08000-333-333, stressing that everyone has a role to play in preventing violence and supporting survivors.
