Lagos Agency Arrests Man for Toddler Abuse in Viral Video
A man accused of physically abusing a toddler in Ikorodu has been arrested, as confirmed by the Lagos State Government on September 23, 2026. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) acted promptly after receiving reports about a viral video depicting the man striking the child with a charger cable.
Public outrage followed the video's circulation, leading to demands for the suspect's arrest. The child's mother had previously reported the incident to the Imota Police Station, and the Family Support Unit informed the DSVA that she had also contacted the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency.
Following the arrest, both the child and her mother were referred to a General Hospital for immediate care. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) had also been involved in identifying the suspect for prosecution.
The Lagos State Government reiterated its commitment to a "ZERO TOLERANCE" stance on child maltreatment and pledged ongoing support for the affected family.
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