The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has disclosed that it has handled 8,692 cases of domestic and sexual violence between August 2024 and July 2025.
The agency disclosed this via an X post.
It stated that abuse often happens closer to home than many realize including estates, places of worship and even neighborhood streets.
The DSVA encouraged members of the public to make use of its toll-free helpline: 0-8000-333-333.
“Between August 2024 and July 2025, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency attended to 8,692 cases.
“Guess where it’s happening? Your estate. Your place of worship. Maybe your street.
“Abuse thrives in silence! 0-8000-333-333
“SGBV – It Concerns Us All!!!”