The 2018 report of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team of the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, which reveals 134 per cent increase in cases of rape, defilement and domestic violence compared to the previous year should worry critical stakeholders. This is against the background that across the nation, there are concerns about the rise in sexual and domestic violence.
The fear of being ostracised, the lack of material and financial resources and the general lack of sympathy and support from the public have contributed immensely to the growth of domestic violence in many Nigerian homes. Curbing these tragic incidents is therefore a collective responsibility.
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