VIDEO: Lagos arrests teacher who physically assaulted a 3-year-old student

VIDEO: Lagos arrests teacher who physically assaulted a 3-year-old student

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has arrested a teacher following a viral video showing her allegedly physically abusing a three-year-old boy at a school in the Ikorodu area of the… pic.twitter.com/55A6YTiEaz

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The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has arrested a teacher following a viral video showing her allegedly physically abusing a three-year-old boy at a school in the Ikorodu area of the State.

The video shared by one #dammiedammie35 on X depicted a female teacher slapping the child’s face.

The caption reads: “Footage from Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu, a teacher named Stella Nwadigo was witnessed mistreating and physically abusing a 3-year-old boy, Abayomi Michael.

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 confirming the arrest of the suspect.

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.

“We are pleased to inform the public that the teacher in question has been arrested by Owutu FSU, and an investigation has commenced in earnest. “Indeed, institutions of learning should be safe, warm, and protective environments for all children in their care.

The State Government remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of every child by enforcing strict regulations, holding offenders accountable, and working with stakeholders to promote a zero-tolerance policy for abuse in any form.

“If you have any additional information about this case or similar incidents, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via our toll-free hotline: 08000 333 333 or send a direct message on our social media platforms.”