Alimosho, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Eti-Osa and Oshodi Isolo have recorded highest report for adults’ cases of Sexual and Gender- Based Violence (SGBV) in Lagos,according to its Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN
The state recorded high reports from Alimosho, Kosofe, Oshodi-Isolo, Ikorodu, and Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Areas on cases involving children.
Onigbanjo disclosed this during a media parley on Wednesday, in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, to commemorate the Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month, September.
He said: “From September 1st 2021 to July 31st 2022, the Agency has handled 4860 cases which are into two categories, adults and children. The breakdown of the cases is as follows: 2029 Domestic Violence, 65 Rape, 40 Sexual Assaults,10 Attempts to commit rape, 5 Sexual Assaults by penetration,73 threats to Life, 488 Others (Separation, Not taking responsibilities of child(ren), Neglect, custody of the child, Non-GBV, etc.)’’
Others, according to Onigbanjo, are 113 child abuse/physical assault,
194 defilement cases, 15 defilement/molestation by minor to minor, 105 child labour, abduction neglect/others, 145 sexual harassment/molestation cases.
He said a total of 1,578 children, the Attorney General, said have experienced emotional abuse, adding that 55% of these children have been taken through counselling programs to ensure they are able to psychologically deal with the events they have witnessed without it having a permanent and negative impact on them.
He said that the theme of this year’s activities: “It’s On Us,” is “based on the compelling need to ensure that residents of Lagos realize that ending the menace of Sexual Gender-Based Violence is indeed a collective effort, which requires the support and collaboration of all members of society.”
He unveiled various activities, which are usually earmarked to commemorate the Month, to include: Turn Alausa Purple/Advocacy Walk- It’s On Us To End SGBV, “which involves embarking on advocacy walks against Domestic and Sexual Violence.
“It is proposed that this year on the 1st of September 2022, Turn Alausa Purple/Advocacy Walk takes place within the secretariat. Public servants are encouraged to wear a touch of purple, in solidarity with the walk.”
He said that there will be Market Fiesta, tagged: “Men Wey Sabi, to contribute towards breaking gender stereotypes, which directly and indirectly encourage the perpetration of Sexual and Gender Based Violence.
He added that the initiative would educate individuals on gender roles, which are social constructs.
