The DSVA said, ““Fathers play powerful roles not only in providing, but in shaping values, building trust, and creating homes where everyone feels seen, safe, and protected.”
The teenage girl was said to have gone to the station on June 29, 2024, to report about her stolen phone.
The agency stated that it received a distress call about the alleged defilement of the minor in the Ayobo area of Lagos.
She urged state residents to join the campaign by being active bystanders, believing survivors, and acting as mandated reporters.
He commended the success stories and the impact of the DSVA.
DSVA) says it will follow to the end and ensure justice for the 17-year-old girl allegedly defiled by a police officer at Ogudu police station.
On Wednesday, the agency commended the conviction and sentencing in a post shared on its verified X handle @LSdsva.
Richard Saviour was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling his wife’s 14-year-old niece.
Ms Odukoya said that though some persons did not engage in such violence, they became part of the perpetrators by advising the survivors to keep silent.
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has called on parents to be vigilant and protect their children during the festive period.
