Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development in collaboration with the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency have rescued a nine-year-old girl allegedly molested by one Baba Michael.

The state Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, who disclosed this in a statement on his official X handle  said that the alleged assault took place at the suspect’s residence at 4, Azeez Ademola Street, off Anishere, Ayobo.

According to him, the alleged perpetrator has been apprehended and is currently in custody, with DSVA handling the legal proceedings to ensure justice is served.

Ogunlende said that the swift intervention by MYSD and DSVA underscored the Lagos State Government’s unwavering commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of all residents, particularly vulnerable persons in our society.

The commissioner urged residents to continue to report matters of concern to the ministry and reaffirmed government’s zero-tolerance stance on all forms of sexual and gender-based violence.