Stella Nwadigo, a nursery school teacher at the Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu, was detained, the Lagos State government confirmed on Wednesday, January 8.
Operatives of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency reportedly detained Nwadigo after she was seen in a widely shared video smacking a three-year-old kid for not doing well on a class project.
A teacher named Stella Nwadigo was shown physically and verbally abusing a three-year-old boy named Abayomi Michael in the video that was posted on X, according to Oyindamola.
On social media, Nigerians were incensed by the teacher’s behavior in the video, with many demanding that the school be closed and the teacher be arrested.
On its X account, LDSVA, however, swiftly applauded Nigerians for alerting the agency to the teacher’s actions.
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“We appreciate everyone who brought to our attention the disturbing incident of a teacher who was caught on camera physically abusing a 3-year-old boy,” the statement read.
LDSVA stated, “We are happy to notify the public that Owutu FSU has arrested the teacher in question and that an investigation has begun in earnest.”
The organization also gave Nigerians more assurances about its dedication to upholding each child’s rights and giving all youngsters in the nation a loving environment.
The statement also stated that “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 if you have any additional information about this case or similar incidents.”
