The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has confirmed the arrest of a teacher following a viral video showing the suspect allegedly physically abusing a three-year-old boy at a school in Ikorodu.
The announcement was made in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday.
The video, shared by Oyindamola, who identifies as #dammiedammie35, captured a female teacher slapping the child’s face.
The video was captioned, “Footage from Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu, a teacher named Stella Nwadigo was witnessed mistreating and physically abusing a three-year-old boy, Abayomi Micheal.
The footage has raised serious concerns about the safety and well-being of our little ones in school.
Reacting to the incident, the Lagos DSVA issued a statement expressing gratitude to those who brought the video to their attention.
The statement reads, “We appreciate everyone who brought the disturbing incident of a teacher who was recorded physically abusing a 3-year-old boy to our attention.
The agency reiterated the state government’s commitment to protecting children, emphasizing that schools must be safe and nurturing spaces.
Source: Punch