“340 Men Were Beaten By Their Wives Last Year” – LASG
The Lagos State Government has reported that at least 340 husbands have been beaten by their wives in the last year.
Executive Secretary, of Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, disclosed this in quarterly reports by the agency.
She said the incidence of reporting of domestic violence from males also increased during the last year.
Vivour-Adeniyi disclosed that 340 male reported incidences of domestic violence perpetrated against them by their wives between September 2022 and July 2023
She expressed worries over the trend, saying the agency “is currently handling the cases to find an amicable resolution.