Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a school teacher, Stella Nwadigo, over allegations of physically abusing a three-year-old pupil, Abayomi Michael, at Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu.
Footage from Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu, a teacher named Stella Nwadigo was witnessed mistreating and physically abus!ng a 3-year-old boy, Abayomi Micheal. The footage has raised serious concerns about the safety and well-being of our little ones in school???????????? pic.twitter.com/ftLUWwvsXs
— Oyindamola???? (@dammiedammie35) January 8, 2025
Nwadigo was arrested after a video showing her mistreating
the toddler surfaced online, sparking widespread outrage on social media. The
footage, which quickly went viral, drew public condemnation and led to calls
for immediate action against the teacher.
Spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, CSP Benjamin
Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Wednesday. “The teacher has been taken into
custody and is currently undergoing investigation,” he stated. “Further
necessary actions will follow to ensure justice is served.”
Thank you for the update.
— CSP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) January 8, 2025
She is currently in our custody for further necessary actions. https://t.co/hNizOaSZ9R
The footage has reignited conversations about child
protection and the responsibility of educators to maintain a safe environment
for children.
Meanwhile, 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.