A nine-year-old victim of alleged sexual assault has been rescued by the Lagos State government through the state’s Ministry of Youth and Social Development (MYSD), in collaboration with the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA).
The State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, who disclosed this in a statement on his official X handle @Mo_ogunlende on Saturday, said the young victim was rescued from the alleged molester identified as Baba Michael at his residence on 4, Azeez Ademola Street, off Anishere, Ayobo area of the state following a viral video shared on social media by a popular entertainer, Comedienne Princess, who raised an alarm to notify the public of the ugly incident.
In the post, the Commissioner said the suspect was promptly arrested while the victim was placed in protective custody, and receiving necessary medical care and psychological support through counseling.
The statement titled “Lagos State Government rescues 9-year-old survivor of sexual assault, perpetrator in custody,” reads:
‘The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development (MYSD), in collaboration with the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has come to the aid of a 9-year old girl allegedly molested by Baba Michael who lives at 4, Azeez Ademola Street, off Anishere, Ayobo.
“This was a response to a viral video posted by Comedienne Princess who raised alarm to notify the public of the ugly incident.
“The survivor has been placed in protective custody, and she is receiving necessary medical care and psychological support through counseling.
“The alleged perpetrator has been apprehended and is currently in custody, with DSVA handling the legal proceedings to ensure justice is served.
“The swift intervention by MYSD and DSVA underscores the Lagos State Government’s unwavering commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of all residents, particularly vulnerable persons in our society.
“The Lagos State Government continues to encourage residents to continue to report matters of concern to the Ministry; “SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING, SORT IT OUT”.
“This is to reaffirm government’s zero-tolerance stance on all forms of sexual and gender-based violence.”