The Lagos State Government has disclosed that the state recorded 8,692 incidents of domestic and sexual violence between August 2024 and July 2025.
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), revealed the figures on Friday during a press briefing at Alausa, Ikeja, organised to mark the Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month held annually in September.
Pedro, represented by the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Mr. Hameed Oyenuga, explained that domestic violence topped the list with 3,685 reported cases.
“From the youngest survivor at 18 months to the oldest at 79 years, the data confirms that abuse is a problem that cuts across all age groups,” the commissioner said.
Providing further details, Pedro highlighted 243 cases of defilement, 244 cases of child abuse and physical assault, 99 cases of rape, 48 instances of sexual harassment, and 25 cases of sexual assault by penetration.
He added that 726 family-related disputes, 41 cyber harassment cases, and 32 threats to life were also documented within the year.
The Attorney General reaffirmed the state’s stance against sexual and gender-based violence, stressing that Lagos maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy. “In the last year, the state secured over 140 convictions, and six restraining orders were granted to protect survivors,” he noted.
He also revealed that 3,090 children exposed to domestic violence were counselled, while 146 survivors received free legal representation.
“Every survivor of sexual assault was given free medical attention, and 30 victims were provided shelter through government facilities,” Pedro said.
According to him, rehabilitation programmes were also carried out, with 1,487 survivors and 249 perpetrators undergoing therapy. In addition, 13 persons with disabilities received specialised care.
On local government distribution, Pedro listed Alimosho, Eti-Osa, Ikorodu, Kosofe, and Oshodi-Isolo as the councils with the highest number of adult-related cases. For child-related cases, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Badagry, Alimosho, and Oshodi-Isolo topped the chart.
“The government will not relent in its commitment to protect the rights of all Lagosians. No child, woman, or man should live under the threat of violence,” the Attorney General assured.