The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and charged to court, a 60-year-old man identified as Ajayi Femi, for allegedly raping a 24-year-old woman after lacing her drink.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the case was first reported by the victim’s sister at Meiran Police Station on August 22, 2025, before being transferred to the Gender Unit of the Command for discreet investigation.
The police spokesperson said investigations, including medical examinations conducted by the Gender Unit, revealed that the suspect laced the survivor’s drink, causing her to lose consciousness, before unlawfully having sexual intercourse with her without consent.
“The suspect also made a confessional statement to that effect. He has since been charged to court and remanded in prison custody pending the next adjourned date given by the court,” Hundeyin said.
He said the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Olohundare Jimoh, assured Lagos residents of the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice for survivors of sexual offences.
The Commissioner further encourages members of the public to report all cases of sexual offences at the Family Support Units across divisions and area commands for prompt action and justice.
The 60-year-old man’s case comes amid a worrying growing reported cases of sexual violence in Lagos State.
In August 2025, police in Ikeja reportedly arrested a 45-year-old landlord accused of raping his 16-year-old tenant, a case that also involved drugging the victim before the assault.
Similarly, in July, the Gender Unit reportedly secured the conviction of a commercial bus driver who was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a passenger in Agege.
Human rights advocates have raised concerns over the trend, calling for stronger community sensitisation and faster judicial processes for survivors of sexual violence.
The Lagos State Government in recent months said it has intensified campaigns against gender-based violence, urging residents to use hotlines and Family Support Units to report cases.
However, activists stress that more must be done to address systemic challenges such as stigma, delayed justice, and inadequate survivor support services.
