The Lagos State Bureau of Public Defender (BPD) has confirmed the rescue of an 11-year-old minor from an alleged case of severe physical abuse by his biological mother, with the suspect now remanded in custody by a Magistrate Court in Ikorodu.
The disclosure was made via the agency’s official social media platforms on Wednesday, where it detailed the intervention that led to the child’s removal from the abusive environment and subsequent legal action against the alleged perpetrator.
According to the Bureau, the case involved repeated acts of violence inflicted on the minor using dangerous objects, resulting in multiple injuries.
“The Bureau of Public Defender received a case involving an 11-year-old minor who was subjected to severe physical abuse by his biological mother,” the agency stated.
“The abuse reportedly involved the repeated use of electric cables and other harmful objects, resulting in multiple injuries of varying degrees.”
Following receipt of the report, the Bureau said it escalated the matter to law enforcement authorities for investigation and prosecution.
“The Bureau reported the case 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,” it added.
The matter, according to the agency, has since been brought before a Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, where the defendant was remanded pending further legal proceedings.
“The alleged perpetrator has been remanded in custody pending further legal proceedings after the matter was brought before the Magistrate Court in Ikorodu, Lagos,” the statement noted.
The BPD emphasized that its swift intervention was guided by its statutory responsibility to protect vulnerable persons, particularly children.
“In line with its mandate to uphold and protect the rights and welfare of children, the Bureau ensured that the victim was promptly removed from the abusive environment and placed in a secure shelter for care and protection,” the agency said.
Reiterating its commitment to safeguarding human rights, the Bureau assured the public that it would continue to work with relevant stakeholders to ensure justice is served and victims are protected.
“The Bureau remains committed to ensuring that vulnerable individuals, especially children, are protected from all forms of abuse and that perpetrators are held accountable under the law,” it stated.
The identity of the minor has been withheld to protect his privacy.
