The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has commended the Lagos State Police Command for its swift and diligent efforts in apprehending one Adedayo Ben Adegbola, a commercial taxi driver, allegedly linked to multiple cases of rape, defilement, and assault on female passengers.
According to a statement issued by the Lagos DSVA, the Agency is working closely with the Police to ensure that justice is served, and to strengthen the ongoing investigation and expand the body of substantial evidence. It, therefore, called on victims or survivors who may have been assaulted by the suspect to reach out to the Agency.
The statement implored concerned individuals to contact the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) through its toll-free line: 0-8000-333-333 or send an email to: info@lagosdsva.org. It added that the Agency can also be reached through its INU, its AI chat box, via WhatsApp on 0812-893-7058 or by dialling *6820# (For MTN subscribers only).
The Lagos DSVA emphasised that all reports will be handled with compassion and confidentiality, and survivors will receive necessary support. “Your courage in speaking out can help bring full justice and prevent future harm to others”, the statement added.