ADVERTISEMENT

150 females raped in Lagos in 1 year

Lagos civil servant in court for allegedly defiling 5-year-old neighbour's daughter

Akinbile-Yussuf stated this at a press briefing to mark the first of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode's regime.

Akinbile-Yussuf explained that the 150 reported cases of sexual abuse were officially recorded, as there are many of such cases that were not reported.

The Commissioner further stated that 85 suspected rapists and paedophiles had been taken to court while the cases were still pending.

ADVERTISEMENT

Apart from the rape cases, Akinbile-Yussuf said 31 babies, comprising 19 females and 12 males, abandoned by their parents, and were rescued in the last one year on the streets of Lagos.

“The Child Protection Unit is responsible for the rescue and referral of all abandoned babies and children in the state to orphanages and homes. It also carries out child audit on the registered orphanages to decongest the homes and discourage institutionalisation. A total of 31 babies, 19 females and 12 males, were rescued during the period under review.”

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

Here's everything to know about being a virgin on your wedding night

Here's everything to know about being a virgin on your wedding night

7 do's and don’ts of the Holy month of Ramadan

7 do's and don’ts of the Holy month of Ramadan

Top 5 sweetest celebrity mother-child relationships that stand out for us

Top 5 sweetest celebrity mother-child relationships that stand out for us

International Women's Day: 5 Nigerian female celebrities championing women’s rights

International Women's Day: 5 Nigerian female celebrities championing women’s rights

Top 5 female directors in Nollywood

Top 5 female directors in Nollywood

6 things that will break a Muslim's fast during Ramadan

6 things that will break a Muslim's fast during Ramadan

5 benefits of fasting during Ramadan

5 benefits of fasting during Ramadan

5 reasons Easter was more fun when we were children

5 reasons Easter was more fun when we were children

Dos and don’ts of supporting Muslims during Ramadan

Dos and don’ts of supporting Muslims during Ramadan

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT