Lagos State recorded 8,692 cases of domestic and sexual violence between August 2024 and July 2025, according to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN.
Pedro disclosed the figures during a media parley held on Friday at Alausa, Ikeja, as part of activities marking Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month observed every September.
He revealed that domestic violence accounted for 3,685 cases, making it the most prevalent issue during the period. The youngest survivor was just 18 months old, while the oldest was 79 years, highlighting that abuse affects all age groups.
Represented by the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Hameed Oyenuga, Pedro reaffirmed the government’s zero-tolerance stance on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). He noted that the state secured over 140 convictions and issued six restraining orders within the year under review.
Breaking down the figures, the report included:
- 243 cases of defilement
- 244 cases of child abuse and physical assault
- 99 cases of rape
- 48 cases of sexual harassment
- 25 cases of sexual assault by penetration
- 726 family-related disputes
- 41 cases of cyber harassment
- 32 cases of threats to life
The Attorney General further revealed that 3,090 children exposed to domestic violence received counselling. Additionally, 146 survivors benefited from free legal representation, all survivors of sexual assault accessed free medical care, and 30 individuals were accommodated in government shelters.
In terms of rehabilitation, 1,487 survivors and 249 perpetrators underwent therapy, while 13 persons with disabilities received specialised support.
For local government breakdown, Alimosho, Eti-Osa, Ikorodu, Kosofe, and Oshodi-Isolo recorded the highest number of adult-related cases, while Ikorodu, Kosofe, Badagry, Alimosho, and Oshodi-Isolo topped the list for child-related cases.
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