A Lagos teacher, Stella Nwadigbo, has been remanded in Kirikiri Prison for allegedly assaulting a three-year-old pupil. The viral incident prompted swift police action and public outrage. Nwadigbo faces charges of indecent treatment and assault, with the case set for February 18, 2025. Discussions on school safety remain heated.
A teacher in Lagos, Stella Nwadigbo, has been remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Facility until February 18, 2025, over allegations of assaulting a three-year-old pupil. The incident gained widespread attention after a video of the teacher physically assaulting the child went viral.
The Lagos State Police Command arraigned Nwadigbo on Thursday at a magistrate court in Ogba. She faces charges of indecent treatment and assault. According to SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Command’s spokesperson, the Family Support Unit of the Ikorodu Police Division acted swiftly upon receiving the video, arresting the suspect on January 8, 2025. The case was subsequently transferred to the Command’s Gender Unit for further investigation.
The young victim has been taken to a medical facility for necessary care. Meanwhile, the court ordered Nwadigbo’s remand as the legal proceedings continue.
Public reactions to the case have been mixed. While many applaud the legal actions taken, others have debated the severity of the punishment, noting past disciplinary practices in schools. However, the incident has reignited conversations about the safety of children in educational institutions.
The court has set February 18 as the date for the continuation of the hearing. This case underscores the growing need for increased oversight in schools to protect young learners from abuse.
Social media platforms have been buzzing with varying opinions, with some calling for stricter monitoring of teachers and others expressing sympathy for the teacher’s predicament.
