20 August 2026
Gender-based violence in Lagos
OpenWatch has recorded 244 reported gender-based violence incidents in Lagos State, 9 of them in the last 12 months. That is 10% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 1 of 30 among the states where gender-based violence is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
9
Fatalities · 12 mo
4
Incidents · all-time
244
Fatalities · all-time
54
Latest reported gender-based violence in Lagos
11 August 2026 · Agege
Stepfather arrested for alleged stepdaughter defilement
13 May 2026 · Badagry
An elderly woman was found dead in a bush in Badagry, Lagos State, after allegedly being raped and strangled by hoodlums. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of residents in the area, known for violent crimes.
1 May 2026 · Igando
A 10-year-old girl allegedly died from prolonged abuse and neglect by her adoptive parents in Lagos State. The couple has been arrested following the discovery of the girl's body, which had reportedly been concealed in their home.
29 April 2026
A woman was filmed assaulting her 15-year-old daughter with a knife in Lagos, leading to public outrage and calls for intervention from authorities.
29 April 2026 · Amuwo-Odofin
A man allegedly punched his wife to death during a domestic dispute in Satellite Town, Lagos State. The incident has raised concerns about domestic violence in the area.
20 April 2026 · Ikeja
A member of the Nigerian Hunter and Forest Security Service has been arrested in Lagos for the alleged serial defilement of a 14-year-old girl. The case has been transferred to the Gender Unit of the Lagos State Police Command for further investigation.
13 April 2026 · Ikorodu
A teenager was beaten to death by suspected cultists during a confrontation in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The victim was called to intervene in a dispute but was attacked and later died from his injuries.
21 March 2026 · Amuwo-Odofin
A man was arrested for allegedly severing his partner's finger during a domestic violence incident in FESTAC, Lagos. The victim reported the attack and received treatment for her injuries.
21 February 2025 · Ojo
A 32-year-old man was arrested for allegedly defiling and impregnating his 14-year-old stepdaughter in Lagos. Another suspect was also arrested for engaging the girl in sexual acts under false pretenses.
Other threats in Lagos
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as gender-based violence in Lagos State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 20 August 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Lagos risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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