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Nigeria: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in Nigeria.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
22 February 2024
Last updated
23 February 2024 — See all updates

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Nigeria: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

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This information is provided to help British nationals overseas make informed decisions about whether and how to:

  • seek medical advice and attention
  • report to local police
  • engage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas

If you have been sexually assaulted it is important to remember that it was not your fault. Rape and sexual assault is always wrong – no matter who commits it or where it happens. It is traumatic and it can affect you both physically and emotionally. Do not be afraid to get help.

For information on support available in the UK, see Rape and Sexual Assault: Returning to the UK.

Updates to this page

Published 22 February 2024
Last updated 23 February 2024 + show all updates

  1. Phone number for Abuja updated and deleted in Section 12: You do not require legal aid as your case will be led by the DPP/Police. We deleted "in a criminal case".

  2. First published.

  3. Contact numbers for the Deputy High Commission in Lagos have been updated.

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