LAGOS WOMAN REMANDED FOR ALLEGEDLY STABBING TEENAGE DAUGHTER WITH A KNIFE
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By: Muftau Fatimo
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.
Earlier, public outrage had trailed a viral video showing the woman allegedly attacking her teenage daughter at 32 Tashoro Street, near Ipaja in Lagos State.
The footage, which emerged on Wednesday morning, showed the suspect straddling the teenager and holding a knife above her after reportedly beating her at the entrance of a residential compound.
In an update shared on X on Thursday, the LSDVA said the case was uncovered following the circulation of the viral video.
According to the agency, the report prompted an immediate response in line with the state’s protection protocol.
It noted that the victim was subsequently rescued by the Child Protection Unit of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development and placed in a shelter where she is receiving care and other support services.
It added that the suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps and taken to the Ipaja Police Station.
“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.”
LSDVA noted that the case was later transferred to the Family Support Unit of the Ipaja Division of the Lagos State Police Command for further investigation, after which the matter was charged to Court 23 of the Samuel Ilori Magistrate Court in Ogba on Thursday.
It noted that the defendant was remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The agency commended residents who reported the incident, describing their actions as crucial to ensuring the safety of the victim and the progress of the case.
“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 reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of child abuse.
It also assured members of the public of its dedication to safeguarding victims and ensuring that perpetrators are duly prosecuted in line with the law.
The statement further encouraged residents to report incidents of domestic and sexual violence through designated helplines and official communication channels.
In a related development, The media reported in November 2025 that the Delta State Police Command spokesperson, Bright Edafe, announced the arrest of a woman identified as Tracy Wilson over allegations of sexually assaulting her three-year-old daughter.
He said the arrest followed a report from the child’s father, who claimed he discovered a video allegedly showing the suspect engaging in sexual misconduct involving the minor.
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