Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has said it will continue to reinforce its commitment to ensuring justice for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.

This was contained in a release by the Agency detailing its response to a distress call received from popular comedienne and child rights advocate, popularly known as Princess, regarding the alleged defilement of a 9-year-old girl by her uncle, a carpenter residing in Ayobo.

The statement said upon receiving the report, DSVA immediately escalated the case to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at Ayobo Police Station.

It stated that same night, the survivor was rescued and placed in a safe shelter through the Ministry of Youth and Soci...