LAGOS GOVT ARRESTS MAN OVER ALLEGED ABUSE OF TODDLER IN IKORODU
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Lagos State Government has confirmed the arrest of a man accused of physically abusing a toddler in Ikorodu, saying he is currently in police custody as investigations continue.
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, saying the alleged perpetrator was arrested a day after the agency was alerted to a viral report of the incident.
The agency said it immediately activated its response protocol and established contact with the child’s mother, who disclosed that the matter had already been reported to the Imota Police Station.
“Upon contacting officers at the Family Support Unit, the Agency was informed that the survivor’s mother had initially reported the matter to the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency,” the statement said.
“Following the report, the alleged perpetrator was apprehended on Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026, and is currently in police custody, as the matter has now been escalated for further investigation,” it added.
The DSVA also said the child and her mother had been referred to the General Hospital for medical attention and further assessment.
The development followed the circulation of a video on social media showing a man allegedly repeatedly flogging a toddler on the head and body with what appeared to be a charger cable.
The footage sparked widespread outrage and calls for the identification and arrest of the man.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons had earlier said it was working with relevant security agencies to identify, locate and prosecute the person seen in the video.
The DSVA said it would continue to monitor the case and provide necessary support to the child and her mother.
“We appreciate members of the public who brought this matter to our attention,” the agency said.
The Lagos State Government also reiterated its “ZERO TOLERANCE” stance towards all forms of child abuse, stressing its commitment to strengthening safeguarding systems and ensuring that survivors receive adequate support and protection.
The agency urged members of the public to report suspected cases of child abuse through the Child Protection Unit of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development or the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency.
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