The Lagos State Police Command has rescued a 10-year-old girl allegedly abused by her caregiver.
The abuse was seen in a video clip which went viral on social media.
According to the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Bala Elkana, the girl was rescued by detective from the Gender Unit, in collaboration with the Office of the Public Defender and social workers from Ministry of Youth and Social Development.
A statement from Elkana on Sunday read in part: “A case of child abuse was reported online by a mandatory reporter through instablog9ja.
“Detectives from Gender Unit, in collaboration with the Office of the Public Defender and social workers from Ministry of Youth and Social Development, rescued the victim on Omotoso Street, Igando.
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“The alleged abuser was arrested.
“The suspect, who is a caregiver to the victim, is said to have allegedly pushed the victim, who sustained injuries on her face.
“The suspect is seen in the viral video hitting the survivor on the floor.
“The suspect will be charged to court.
“The command will continue to protect the rights of the vulnerable members of the society, especially children.”
Meanwhile, Elkana said the victim had been taken to a hospital for treatment and kept in a safe home provided by the Lagos State Government.
