‎The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has responded to public concerns following a viral video in which a young woman alleged she was sexually assaulted at her residence.
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‎In a statement on Tuesday, the agency confirmed its awareness of the video currently circulating on social media, where a young lady was tearfully sharing her experience of being sexually assaulted by a neighbour at her residence.
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‎The agency said, “The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has taken note of the multiple tags and public concerns regarding a video currently circulating on social media, in which a young woman shared her experience of sexual assault at her residence on her TikTok page.”
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‎It stated that efforts had been made by its team to reach the victim through available communication channels and offer immediate support and appropriate intervention.
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‎The agency added, “We want to state clearly that we have seen the reports and we are actively making efforts to reach the survivor to offer immediate support and appropriate intervention and ascertain the location.
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‎”Our team has initiated contact through available channels and will continue efforts to establish communication.”
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‎The DSVA appealed to members of the public to assist with any useful information that could help to directly contact the victim via any of its social media channels.
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‎The lady in the video posted on social media on Monday recounted how she was sexually assaulted at her residence by her neighbour.
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‎The young lady who could not hold back her tears while recounting her ordeal said, “I felt like I couldn’t take it anymore.”
‎”I drank snipper yesterday. My chest is burning, and I am so tired and so broken. My friend had to rush me to the hospital to save me. I’m not mentally strong from everything that’s going on.”
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‎The DSVA reiterated that the Lagos State government maintains a zero tolerance stance against against all forms of domestic and sexual violence, stating that every survivor deserves protection, care, support and justice.
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‎It further encouraged other survivors to speak up, assuring the public that reports are handled with the utmost confidentiality and urgency.
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‎It said, “Members of the public can reach the DSVA through the following channels:
‎0813-796-0048, ‎0-8000-333-333. WhatsApp AI Chatbox 0812-893-7058 and website at ekoselfreport.ng.”
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‎The agency promised to give further updates on the issue as appropriate.
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