The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency have rescued a widow who was about to be forcefully ejected from her home by her late husband’s brothers
A statement released by the Agency today January 13, says the widow whose husband died on Tuesday 10th of January 2023 had a toddler and is also pregnant. The widow was allegedly beaten in the process of trying to forcefully eject her from her home.
It is pertinent to note that while customs and traditions are respected, we reiterate that the relevant laws in Lagos State must be upheld.
We use this medium to commend all the well meaning residents of Lagos who insisted that justice must prevail showing that ensuring the menace of Domestic Violence is a Collective responsibility” Vivour-Adeniyi said
”We encourage anyone experiencing domestic or sexual violence to reach out on our toll free line- 08000-333-333, we are accessible any day, any time” Vivour- Adeniyi said