Lagos council leader Issues stern warning against domestic violence, child molestation

Chairman of the Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, Engr. Bamidele Kasali, has warned community members to shun violence against women, adding that offenders will face prosecution.

Kasali gave the warning on Wednesday, in a separate interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lekki.

According to him, the note of warning had become necessary, following increased spate of domestic violence and the molestation of the girl-child in society.

He said that any individual found culpable of such acts, would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

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Kasali urged residents to uphold moral values and promote a culture of respect, dignity and protection for women and children within their homes and communities.

He urged community leaders, religious institutions and relevant stakeholders, to intensify advocacy and sensitisation campaigns against all forms of abuse.

Besides, he urged victims and witnesses of domestic violence, to promptly report such incidents to the appropriate authorities.

He assured of the council’s continued collaboration with security agencies, to ensure justice, and safeguard vulnerable members of the community.

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“Many cases of child abuse and domestic violence leading to death has been recorded across the society, which is discouraging.

“There is a need to put an end to domestic violence and girl-child abuse at the grassroots, ” he said.

He said that the council would continue to partner with both the Federal and Lagos state ministries, civil society organisations and relevant stakeholders, on awareness and sensitisation programs

He expressed optimism that the programmes will help to curb domestic violence and child abuse at the grassroots.

(NAN)