10,613 Lagos children suffered emotional abuse after witnessing domestic violence — Lagos govt

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The Lagos State government reports that 10,613 children in Lagos have suffered emotional abuse from witnessing domestic violence. Authorities highlight that exposure to violence, even without being direct victims, can cause deep emotional trauma in children.

“These children may not have been direct targets of the violence, but exposure to violence can leave deep emotional scars,” the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice Lawal Pedro said. The post 10,613 Lagos children suffered emotional abuse after witnessing domestic violence — Lagos govt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.