Nigeria: information for victims of rape and sexual assault
Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in NigeriaNigeria.
- From:
- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Published
223FebruaryDecember20242025- Last updated
-
234FebruaryDecember20242025 — See all updates
Documents
Details
This information is provided to help British nationals overseas make informed decisions about whether and how to:
Seekseek medical advice and attentionReportreport to local policeEngageengage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas.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 223 FebruaryDecember 2024
2025
Last updated 234 FebruaryDecember 2024
+ show2025
href="#full-history">+ show all updates
-
Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2025-12-04 12:44
The content has not changed, we have updated the date to reflect the current date.
2024-02-23 10:25
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”.
2024-01-04 13:12
Contact numbers for the Deputy High Commission in Lagos have been updated.
2022-12-02 09:18
First published.
Details
This information is provided to help British nationals overseas make informed decisions about whether and how to:
Seekseek medical advice and attentionReportreport to local policeEngageengage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas.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 223 FebruaryDecember 2024
2025
Last updated 234 FebruaryDecember 2024
+ show2025
href="#full-history">+ show all updates
-
Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2025-12-04 12:44
The content has not changed, we have updated the date to reflect the current date.
2024-02-23 10:25
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”.
2024-01-04 13:12
Contact numbers for the Deputy High Commission in Lagos have been updated.
2022-12-02 09:18
First published.
Details
This information is provided to help British nationals overseas make informed decisions about whether and how to:
Seekseek medical advice and attentionReportreport to local policeEngageengage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assaultoverseas.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
2025
Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2025-12-04 12:44
The content has not changed, we have updated the date to reflect the current date.
2024-02-23 10:25
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”.
2024-01-04 13:12
Contact numbers for the Deputy High Commission in Lagos have been updated.
2022-12-02 09:18
First published.