A Magistrate’s Court in Lagos has remanded a woman accused of physically assaulting her 15-year-old daughter in the Ayobo-Ipaja area, following the circulation of a disturbing viral video.
The defendant was arraigned on Thursday before Court 23 at the Samuel Ilori Magistrate Court in Ogba. The court ordered her remand at the Kirikiri Custodial Centre pending legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
According to a statement released by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, the incident, which reportedly occurred on Wednesday in the Opeki area of Ayobo-Ipaja, involved the mother allegedly beating and stabbing the minor while armed with a knife.
The agency said it activated the state’s emergency response protocol immediately after receiving reports of the incident. The victim was swiftly rescued by the Child Protection Unit of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development and has since been placed in a secure shelter where she is receiving medical care and psychosocial support.
Officials confirmed that the suspect was apprehended by officers of the Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps and taken to the Ipaja Police Station. The case was later transferred to the Family Support Unit of the Ipaja Division of the Lagos State Police Command for further investigation.
Following what authorities described as a diligent investigation, the matter was promptly charged to court.
The DSVA commended residents and concerned individuals whose swift reporting contributed to the rescue of the victim and the prosecution of the case. The agency reiterated the Lagos State Government’s commitment to a zero-tolerance stance on all forms of child abuse.
“The safety and protection of children remain a top priority. Perpetrators of abuse will be held accountable under the law,” the statement said.
The case has been adjourned pending further legal proceedings.
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