Lagos State Alleges 340 Cases of Domestic Violence Against Men

 The Lagos State Government has stated that it recorded no less than 340 cases of domestic violence and battery against men in the last year. The recorded incidents are allegedly of wives beating their husbands between September 2022 and July 2023. Executive Secretary of the Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency(DSVA), Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, revealed the recorded statistics in the agency's quarterly report.

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While affirming that cases of men reporting domestic violence done against them increased the last year, Mrs Vivour-Adeniyi expressed worries over the increased rate of male battering,  stating that the agency “Is currently handling the cases with the aim to find an amicable resolution.” The DSVA Executive Secretary also assured that just as it is with domestic violence against women, spousal violence against men is also a crime and the guilty party will be duly prosecuted after thorough investigation is carried out by the authorities.