An official of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) walks out the teacher Stella Nwadigo (R)
The police in Lagos have arrested Stella Nwadigo, a school teacher who was filmed physically assaulting a toddler.
In a now-viral video, Nwadigo, a teacher at Christ-Mitots Primary School in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, was depicted violently smacking a toddler in a numeracy class.
The footage, which showed the toddler sobbing, has generated outrage from concerned Nigerians on social media.
“The footage has raised serious concerns about the safety and well-being of our little ones in school,” a social media user noted.
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Officers from the Owutu police station in Ikorodu have arrested the teacher.
Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos police PRO, confirmed on Wednesday that the teacher has been detained pending a probe of the matter.
In a statement, the Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), condemned the teacher’s behaviour.
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It said institutions of learning should create 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,” it added.
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