Alimosho, Eti-Osa, Ikorodu top Adult Violence cases in Lagos in one year
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Pedro revealed that of the 4,367 reported cases of adult violence recorded within the year, Alimosho accounted for 537 cases, Eti-Osa 534, and Ikorodu 448. Other figures include Kosofe with 312 cases, Ikeja with 303, 281 cases reported from outside Lagos, and Oshodi-Isolo with 250.
By Anita Edeigba
Alimosho, Eti-Osa, and Ikorodu have emerged as the local government areas with the highest number of adult violence cases in Lagos State over the past 12 months.
The disclosure was made on Friday during a news conference at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, to flag off the Lagos State Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign.
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, was represented by the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mr. Hameed Oyenuga.
Pedro revealed that of the 4,367 reported cases of adult violence recorded within the year, Alimosho accounted for 537 cases, Eti-Osa 534, and Ikorodu 448. Other figures include Kosofe with 312 cases, Ikeja with 303, 281 cases reported from outside Lagos, and Oshodi-Isolo with 250.
According to him, the analysis showed a rise in male reports compared to previous years.
“Among the forms of assault reported by adults, domestic violence accounted for the highest proportion at 79%, followed by failure to provide necessaries at 9.4%. Other forms were recorded at much lower levels: rape (2.1%), sexual harassment (2%), threat to life (0.6%), sexual assault by penetration (0.5%), cyber harassment or release of porn (0.8%), and attempted rape (0.3%). About 5% of the cases fell under Non-SGBV issues, including landlord-tenant disputes, land grabbing, and assault involving neighbours or strangers,” he said.
Pedro added that the consequences of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) remain severe, as 90% of survivors reported experiencing low self-esteem, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), extreme fear, and anxiety, while about 5% battled depression requiring medical intervention.
He further noted trends in case reportage: “Figures showed a sharp increase in SGBV cases between September and October 2024, largely due to heightened awareness during that period. A drop was observed in December 2024, followed by another surge in January 2025.”
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