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The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, DSVA, has urged victims and survivors to come forward with credible information to aid the ongoing investigation into an e-hailing driver accused of multiple cases of rape and assault in the state.
In a statement shared via its official X handle on Sunday, the agency confirmed that it is working closely with the Lagos State Police Command to strengthen evidence and ensure justice is served following the arrest of the suspect, identified as Adedayo Adegbola.
Commending the police for what it described as their “swift and diligent efforts” in apprehending the suspect, DSVA reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the ongoing probe and ensuring that all survivors receive justice and protection.
“The agency is collaborating with the police to ensure justice is served and to expand the body of substantial evidence in the ongoing investigation. We are calling on other victims or survivors who may have been assaulted by the suspect to please come forward. All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality, and survivors will receive the necessary psychosocial and legal support,” the statement read.
According to police sources, Adegbola was apprehended by detectives attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, following a series of viral online posts in which several women identified his photograph and accused him of sexual violence.
The Lagos State Police Command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed on Saturday that the arrest followed a discreet investigation ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Olohudare Jimoh.
Adebisi noted that preliminary findings link the suspect to multiple cases of rape, physical and indecent assault, and armed robbery involving female passengers.
Investigators also recovered a red Toyota Corolla, with registration number JJJ 226 HT, allegedly used by the suspect in the commission of the crimes.
Police authorities said Adegbola remains in custody while efforts are ongoing to identify possible accomplices and gather further evidence.
Lagos: DSVA urges victims to speak out on e-hailing driver rape case
