Toddler, Her Mother Rescued As Lagos Arrests Man Over Alleged Abuse Video

A toddler and her mother in Ikorodu have been sent for medical care after a man accused of abusing the child was arrested, the Lagos State Government has confirmed.

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) said, ‘The survivor and her mother have also been referred to the General Hospital for immediate medical attention and further assessment.’

The agency said it would continue to monitor the matter and provide the necessary support to the child and her mother.

The DSVA said it was alerted on Tuesday to a viral report of the alleged abuse. In a statement released on Wednesday, it said it ‘immediately activated its response protocol' and successfully established contact with the child’s mother.

The mother told the agency the matter had already been reported at the Imota Police Station.

The statement said, ‘Upon contacting officers at the Family Support Unit, the Agency was informed that the survivor’s mother had initially reported the matter to the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency.’

The agency added, ‘Following the report, the alleged perpetrator was apprehended on Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026, and is currently in police custody, as the matter has now been escalated for further investigation.’

The case came to wide attention after a video circulated on social media showing a man repeatedly flogging a toddler across the head and body with what appeared to be a charger cable.

The video triggered widespread outrage and calls for the man to be identified and arrested.

The DSVA thanked those who raised the alarm. ‘We appreciate members of the public who brought this matter to our attention,' the agency said.

The Lagos State Government also reiterated its ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’ stance for all forms of child abuse.

It said it remained committed to strengthening safeguarding systems and ensuring that survivors receive the support and protection they need.

The agency urged members of the public to report cases of child abuse through the Child Protection Unit of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development or the DSVA.