A Magistrate Court sitting in Oyingbo, Ebute Metta, Lagos, has remanded a suspect (names withheld) in Kirikiri Correctional Facility over the alleged defilement of his 9-year-old niece (names withheld), an incident reportedly committed in the Ayobo area of the state.
The suspect’s arrest followed a distress call on social media from a popular comedienne and child rights advocate known as Princess, regarding the alleged defilement.
In response, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) took swift action and arrested the suspect for prosecution.
Commenting on the incident, Titilola Adeniyi-Vivour, the Permanent Secretary of the DSVA, stressed that the agency will continue to reinforce its commitment to ensuring justice for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
Adeniyi-Vivour recalled, “On January 31, 2025, the agency received a distress call from popular comedienne and child rights advocate, Princess, regarding the alleged defilement of a 9-year-old girl by her uncle, a carpenter residing in Ayobo.”
Upon receiving the report, DSVA immediately escalated the case to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at Ayobo Police Station. That same night, the survivor was rescued and placed in a safe shelter through the Ministry of Youth and Social Development (MYSD) and referred for medical attention, while the alleged perpetrator was taken into custody.
The case was subsequently transferred to the Gender Desk for further investigation.
On February 7, 2025, the case was heard at the Ebute Metta Magistrate Court, Oyingbo, before Magistrate O.M. Ajayi. The charges were read in court, and the alleged perpetrator pleaded not guilty.
As a result, the Magistrate ordered his remand at Kirikiri Correctional Facility pending the advice of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP). The case has been adjourned to February 19, 2025.
“DSVA remains steadfast in its mission to ensure that survivors receive the support and justice they deserve. We urge members of the public to report cases of domestic and sexual violence through our toll-free helpline 08000-333-333 or via our social media platforms,” Adeniyi-Vivour stated.
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