Mother Recounts How She Discovered Her 18-Year-Old House Help Sexually Abusing Her 1-Year-Old Son

A Nigerian mother has opened up about catching her 18-year-old domestic worker molesting her one-year-old son—a horrifying revelation she made after trusting her instincts one sleepless night. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

In a widely circulated video, the mother is seen calmly questioning the young girl, confirming her name and age before detailing how she uncovered the abuse.

She explained that while the house help had always seemed trustworthy and attentive with her children, an unexplained unease kept her awake that night. Deciding to act on her suspicion, she reviewed the CCTV footage in her home to observe how her children were being cared for in her absence.

What she saw left her devastated. The footage allegedly showed the helper removing her toddler’s diaper and engaging in explicit sexual acts with him.

Sharing her ordeal as a cautionary tale, the mother urged other parents to remain vigilant, stressing the importance of monitoring caregivers—even when no red flags are apparent.

The video has since ignited widespread outrage on social media, with many demanding greater accountability and stricter safeguards in domestic childcare arrangements.