The woman captured in a viral video maltreating a female child, 32-year-old Funmi Faith, has been arrested.
The Lagos State Police Command PPRO, Ben Hundeyin has said.
Hundeyin said the woman was arrested by police officers from Oke-odo Division yesterday, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
He said the child has been handed over to the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development for proper care.
Meanwhile, Adeola Olabisi, Director, Public Affairs , Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development said in a statement on Wednesday that the ministry has responded to a viral video showing a 12-year-old girl being abused by her alleged sister, 32-year-old Funmi Faith.
To address this serious issue, Olabisi said the Ministry has provided proper care and shelter for the girl after the police from Oke-Odo Division apprehended the 32-year-old Funmi Faith yesterday.
According to her, the Commissioner in charge of the Ministry, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, while reacting to the development emphasized that the Ministry is committed to protecting children from abuse and ensuring their rights are upheld.
“He assured the public that the Ministry will collaborate with relevant agencies to eliminate all forms of abuse in Lagos State.
Ogunlende urged the public to always assist the State Government by reporting any abuse cases to the Ministry through the helpline: 0906-735-3002 or by visiting the Ministry of Youth and Social Development at Block 18, Alausa Secretariat.
“Reports can also be made via the Ministry’s social media platforms (IG: @lasgmsd, fb: ministry of youth and social development, email: mysd@lagosstate.gov.ng). He guaranteed confidentiality for all whistleblowers,” Olabisi said.
She also quoted the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs. Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu as appreciating the public’s partnership with the Ministry and appealed to residents to continue sending information regarding the abuse of children and other vulnerable persons.
She further reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to responding swiftly to reports of abuse and expressed her dismay over the incident.
Osanyintolu noted that numerous cases of child abuse have been addressed promptly to prevent further harm.
“It is unfortunate and very disheartening that in this day and age, a woman could treat a child in such a manner.
“We have swiftly responded to several child abuse cases to ensure no lives are lost,” Osanyintolu stated. (vitalnewsngr.com)
