The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has revealed that a police officer is under investigation for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor in a police station.
This is contained in a statement by the Head, of Public Affairs Unit LAGOS DSVA, Adejoke Ladenegan-Oginni on Wednesday.
The agency promptly provided medical and psychosocial support to the survivor and escalated the matter to the Lagos State Police Command’s Gender Desk Department.
According to the DSVA, a thorough and transparent investigation is currently underway, and the agency has expressed trust in the police command’s leadership to handle the matter effectively.
The statement reads in part, “The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) was notified of a distressing incident involving a police officer who was alleged to have defiled a child in a police station. Upon receiving the report, the DSVA immediately facilitated the necessary referrals for comprehensive medical and psychosocial support, which were promptly provided to the survivor.
“This matter was immediately escalated to the Gender Desk Department of the Lagos State Police Command. We wish to assure the public that a meticulous investigation is currently underway. We trust in the leadership of the Lagos State Police Command to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into this incident. We believe that this is crucial in maintaining public trust.
“We reiterate the Lagos State Government’s Zero-Tolerance Policy for all forms of domestic and sexual violence and reaffirm our dedication to protecting the rights and dignity of all survivors.
“For further information or to report any case of domestic and sexual violence,
please contact our toll-free line on 08000-333-333 or via direct message on our social media platforms.”
