Bella Ifasola
A school teacher has been arrested for beating a three-year-old pupil in Nigeria’s Lagos State, police said.
Stella Nwadigo was arrested over allegations of physically abusing a three-year-old pupil, Abayomi Michael, at Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu area of the state.
A video showing the suspect mistreating the toddler went viral on social media, and attracted public condemnation.
Parents and guardians of pupils at Christ-Mitots School are reportedly alarmed by the incident, with many calling for stricter regulations to prevent similar occurrences in schools across the state.
“The teacher has been taken into custody and is currently undergoing investigation,” Lagos State Police Command’s spokesman CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed on Wednesday. “Further necessary actions will follow to ensure justice is served.”
The footage has reignited conversations about child protection and the responsibility of educators to maintain a safe environment for children.
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