The Lagos State Government has disclosed that a total of 8,692 cases of domestic and sexual violence were reported in the state between August 2024 and July 2025.
Domestic violence alone accounted for 3,685 cases, making it the most prevalent issue within the period under review.
Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, made this known on Friday during a press briefing to flag off activities for the 2025 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month.
He stressed that the figures reflect the state government’s firm stance on zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence, SGBV.
Barrister Pedro, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr Olanrewaju Oyenuga, revealed that the state secured over 140 convictions and obtained six restraining orders during the period.
He broke down the statistics: 243 cases of defilement, 244 cases of child abuse/physical assault, 99 cases of rape, 48 cases of sexual harassment, and 25 cases of sexual assault by penetration.
Also, 726 family-related disputes, 41 cases of cyber harassment, and 32 cases of threats to life were documented.
According to him, 3,090 children exposed to domestic violence received counselling, ranging in age from 18 months to 79 years, highlighting that SGBV cuts across all age groups. He noted that 146 survivors received free legal representation, all survivors of sexual assault accessed free medical care, and 30 were accommodated in government shelters.
In terms of rehabilitation, 1,487 survivors and 249 perpetrators underwent therapy, while 13 persons with disabilities were provided with specialised support.
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