The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has confirmed the arrest and arraignment of a woman accused of assaulting her 15-year-old daughter in the Ipaja area of the state.
The incident drew public outrage after a viral video surfaced on Wednesday, allegedly showing the woman assaulting the teenager at 32 Tashoro Street, near Ipaja, Lagos State.
The disturbing footage showed the woman straddling the girl while holding a knife above her after reportedly beating her near the entrance of a residential compound.
In a statement shared on X on Thursday, the agency said it was alerted to the video and immediately activated the state’s response protocol.
According to the agency, the victim was swiftly rescued by the Child Protection Unit of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development and placed in a shelter, where she is currently receiving care and other support services.
“The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency was alerted to a distressing viral video depicting the alleged assault of a 15-year-old girl by her biological mother in the Ipaja area of Lagos State on Wednesday, 29th April 2026. The agency immediately activated the state’s response protocol upon receipt of the report.
“The survivor was swiftly rescued by the Child Protection Unit of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development and has been placed in a shelter, where she is currently receiving appropriate care and support services,” the statement read.
The agency said the suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps and taken to the Ipaja Police Station.
It added that the case was later transferred to the Family Support Unit of the Ipaja Division of the Lagos State Police Command for further investigation.
Following investigation, the matter was charged to Court 23 of the Samuel Ilori Magistrate Court, Ogba, on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
The agency disclosed that the defendant was remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
“Following diligent investigation, the case was charged to court on Thursday, 30th April 2026, and heard at Court 23, Samuel Ilori Magistrate Court, Ogba, Lagos, even as the defendant has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending the outcome of the Director of Public Prosecutions’ advice.
“We commend the swift collaboration of concerned Lagosians and mandated reporters in ensuring the safety of the survivor and the progression of the case through due legal process,” the agency stated.
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency commended residents who reported the incident, saying their prompt action helped ensure the safety of the victim and allowed the case to proceed through the legal process.
The agency reiterated the Lagos State Government’s zero-tolerance stance on all forms of child abuse and domestic violence.
It also assured the public of its commitment to protecting survivors and ensuring that offenders are prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The agency urged residents to report cases of domestic and sexual violence through designated helplines and official communication channels.
