Lagos Government Reacts To Rape Allegation Against Baba Ijesha
Lagos State Department and Sexual Violence Response Team said it was following up on the case and had absolute confidence in the criminal justice system in the state.
by Saharareporters, New York
Apr 30, 2021
The Lagos state government has reacted to the recent rape allegation against Olarenwaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha.
Baba Ijesha, according to the police, was caught sexually harassing a 14-year-old girl.
It was alleged that he had been abusing her since she was seven.
In a statement on Friday obtained by SaharaReporters, the Lagos State Department and Sexual Violence Response Team said it was following up on the case and had absolute confidence in the criminal justice system in the state.
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The Lagos State Government has reiterated its zero tolerance to all forms of sexual and gender based violence in ensuring justice for survivors.
This followed Nigerians outcry over the proposed administrative bail by the police for Nollywood actor, Olarenwaju Omiyinka popularly known as Baba Ijesha.
The state government disclosed this in a statement by its Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team, DSVRT, an agency under the Ministry of Justice.
It assured residents of actively following up on the Baba Ijesha’s case.
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Governor Sanwo-Olu gave this charge in his keynote address during the commemoration of the 2021 International Women’s Day at the Police College, Ikeja, Lagos.
March 8 of every year is the day set aside globally to celebrate women.
This year’s event tagged, ‘Choose to challenge,’ was attended by the State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; the First Lady of the state, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; wife of the deputy governor, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat and chairman, House of Assembly Committee on Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hon Mojisola Alli-Macaulay.