Lagos Father Arrested After Video of Toddler Flogging Goes Viral

The Lagos State Government has confirmed the arrest of a man seen in a viral video brutally flogging a toddler in the Ikorodu area of the state.

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

The agency said it was alerted to the viral report of alleged child abuse on Tuesday and immediately activated its response protocol.
“The agency successfully established contact with the survivor’s mother, who disclosed that the matter had already been reported at Imota Police Station,” the statement signed by Onadipe Opebere, Head, Public Affairs Unit, Lagos DSVA, said.

The DSVA said upon contacting officers at the Family Support Unit, it was informed that the survivor’s mother had initially reported the matter to the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA).

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“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,” it added.

The agency said the survivor and her mother have been referred to the General Hospital for immediate medical attention and further assessment.

It assured that it would continue to monitor the matter and provide necessary support to the survivor and her mother.

“The Lagos State Government hereby reiterates its ZERO TOLERANCE stance for all forms of Child Abuse and remains committed to strengthening safeguarding systems and ensuring that survivors receive the support and protection they need,” the DSVA added.