Lagos investigates alleged abuse at daycare linked to Simi’s mother
Simisola Kosoko (Simi) is at the center of controversy after old social media posts resurfaced referencing children at her mother’s daycare. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has launched a preliminary investigation into allegations of possible child abuse at the crèche. The agency is urging anyone with direct experience or evidence of abuse to come forward. Simi has stated that her past tweets were taken out of context and not written with malicious intent.
What happened
- The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency began investigating allegations of child abuse at a daycare reportedly owned by Simi’s mother.
- Old social media posts from Simi’s account, believed to date back to 2012 and 2013, resurfaced and drew criticism online.
- Simi responded by explaining the tweets were based on her experiences assisting at her mother’s daycare and were misinterpreted.
- The agency has referred the case to the Commissioner of Police and briefed the state’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Task Force.
- Officials stress that prosecution depends on victims or witnesses coming forward with statements or evidence.
