Viral assault allegation: Lagos DSVA launches effort to reach TikToker

2026-02-17 - 14:16

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has responded to public concern following a viral video in which a young woman alleged she was sexually assaulted by a neighbour at her residence. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the agency confirmed it was aware of the video circulating on social media, where the young woman tearfully recounted her ordeal on TikTok. The agency said, “The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has taken note of the multiple tags and public concerns regarding a video currently circulating on social media, in which a young woman shared her experience of sexual assault at her residence on her TikTok page.” OFFICIAL STATEMENT The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has taken note of the multiple tags and public concerns regarding a video currently circulating on social media, in which a young woman shared her experience of sexual assault at her residence on her TikTok... pic.twitter.com/rIhgmXkwCL — Lagos DSVA (@Lagosdsva) February 17, 2026 It stated that its team had begun efforts to reach the victim through available communication channels to offer immediate support and appropriate intervention. The DSVA added, “We want to state clearly that we have seen the reports and we are actively making efforts to reach the survivor to offer immediate support and appropriate intervention and ascertain the location. ‘Our team has initiated contact through available channels and will continue efforts to establish communication.’” The agency appealed to the public for any information that could help establish direct contact with the victim through its social media platforms. In the video posted on Monday, the young woman narrated her alleged assault, saying through tears, “I felt like I couldn’t take it anymore.” She added, “I drank snipper yesterday. My chest is burning, and I am so tired and so broken. My friend had to rush me to the hospital to save me. I’m not mentally strong from everything that’s going on.” The DSVA reiterated the Lagos State government’s zero-tolerance stance on domestic and sexual violence, stressing that survivors deserve protection, care, support and justice. It also encouraged other survivors to speak up, assuring that reports are treated with strict confidentiality and urgency. The agency said, “Members of the public can reach the DSVA through the following channels: 0813-796-0048, 0-8000-333-333. WhatsApp AI Chatbox 0812-893-7058 and website at ekoselfreport.ng.” The DSVA promised to provide further updates on the matter as investigations and outreach efforts continue. Vanguard News