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Lagos police hold man after toddler abuse video

Source: Punch Nigeria · 23 Sep 2026, 19:35 UTC
Lagos police hold man after toddler abuse video
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

The Lagos State Government says police have arrested a man seen in a widely circulated video abusing a toddler in Ikorodu. The government confirmed that the suspect is in police custody, but the supplied material does not provide further details about the allegations or any possible charges.

The Lagos State Government has confirmed the arrest of a man seen in a viral video abusing a toddler in Ikorodu. According to the government, the man is now in police custody. The confirmation follows the circulation of footage showing the alleged abuse.

The supplied information does not identify the suspect, describe the child’s condition, or state when the arrest occurred. It also does not provide details of any charge, investigation or court appearance. No further official response is included in the available material.

The case remains with the police, according to the state government’s confirmation.

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