The Lagos State Home and Sexual Violence Company (DSVA) mentioned it has rescued a pregnant girl who was attacked by her husband in Mushin space of the state.
The Government Secretary of DSVA, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, disclosed this in an announcement in Lagos.
She mentioned the division acquired a 911 name from a reporter on Wednesday about an alleged case of home violence.
“Within the wake of the latest report of a seven-month pregnant girl dropping her life resulting from home violence, the company has acquired one other emergency name from a mandated reporter of an alleged case of home violence involving one other pregnant girl and her husband.
“It was alleged that an expectant mom was bodily assaulted by her companion who then locked her of their residence within the Mushin space of the state.
“It was reported that the alleged bodily assault ultimately led to the pregnant girl dropping consciousness, and it required well timed intervention from the neighbors who rescued her and rushed her to the final hospital for medical consideration,” she mentioned.
Vivour-Adeniyi mentioned the company reported the matter to the police and the alleged perpetrator was arrested.
“DSVA instantly contacted the Fast Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command, and law enforcement officials from Mushin Police Station have been instantly dispatched to the scene of the incident.
“The suspect has since been apprehended whereas the survivor stays in an unconscious state,” she mentioned
She mentioned the company reiterates the state's zero-tolerance coverage whereas reiterating its dedication to serving to survivors of abuse.
“Whereas we spotlight the potential risks and destructive ripple impact of home violence on survivors and society as an entire, we reiterate that the State Authorities stays steadfast in making certain that perpetrators of those heinous crimes are held accountable.
“We use this medium to understand the neighbors for calling for assist and contacting the authority,” mentioned Vivour-Adeniyi
The DSVA boss urged anybody affected by home violence to interrupt the tradition of silence by talking out.
“Report it instantly to authorities such because the DSVA both by the toll-free quantity 08000 333 333 or at Novel Home, Plot 3, Otunba Jobi Fele Approach, Central Enterprise District, Alausa, Ikeja,” she mentioned.
