CHILD ABUSE: LAGOS GOVT RESCUES 11-YEAR-OLD BOY TORTURED BY HIS BIOLOGICAL MOTHER. (PHOTO).
Child abuse: Lagos Govt rescues 11-year-old boy tortured by his biological mother
The Lagos State Government has rescued an 11-year-old boy who was tortured by his biological mother.
According to a statement issued by the Lagos State Bureau of Public Defender (BPD) on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the child suffered repeated physical abuse involving electric cables and other harmful objects, leaving him with multiple injuries.
Upon receiving a report about the abuse, the Bureau reported the case to the police.
Following an investigation by the Nigeria Police Force at the Igbogbo Division, the mother was arrested and charged to court.
“The Bureau of Public Defender (BPD) received a case involving an 11-year-old minor (name withheld) who was subjected to severe physical abuse by his biological mother,” the statement read.
“The abuse reportedly involved the repeated use of electric cables and other harmful objects, resulting in multiple injuries of varying degrees.
“The Bureau reported to the police and following a thorough investigation conducted by the Nigeria Police Force at the Igbogbo Division in Ikorodu, the suspect was arrested and subsequently charged to court.
“The matter was brought before Magistrate Court in Ikorodu, Lagos.
“In line with its mandate to uphold and protect the rights and welfare of children.
“The Bureau of Public Defender ensured that the victim was promptly removed from the abusive environment and placed in a secure shelter for care and protection.
“The alleged perpetrator has been remanded in custody pending further legal proceedings.”

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