Chairman of the Lekki Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Bamidele Kasali, has warned community members to shun violence against women, adding that offenders will face prosecution.
Kasali gave the warning in lekki,noting that it had become necessary, following an increased spate of domestic violence and the molestation of the girl-child in society.
He said that any individual found culpable of such acts would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The chairman assured the council’s continued collaboration with security agencies to ensure justice and safeguard vulnerable members of the community.
“Many cases of child abuse and domestic violence leading to death have been recorded across society, which is discouraging.
He said that the council would continue to partner with both the Federal and Lagos state ministries, civil society organisations and relevant stakeholders, on awareness and sensitisation programmes.
Kasali expressed optimism that the programmes will help to curb domestic violence and child abuse at the grassroots level.
