A teacher at Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu, Lagos, was caught on video assaulting a 3-year-old pupil during a lesson. The viral footage shows the teacher repeatedly hitting the child while teaching him to write. The incident has sparked outrage online, raising concerns about child safety in schools.
A disturbing incident at Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu, Lagos, has drawn widespread condemnation after a teacher was filmed assaulting a 3-year-old pupil during a lesson. The teacher, identified as Stella Nwadigo, was captured on video repeatedly hitting the child while instructing him on how to write numbers.
The footage, which has gone viral on social media, shows the teacher striking the young boy multiple times as he struggles to write the number six. The video has sparked outrage, with many Nigerians calling for urgent action to address abuse in educational settings.
Parents and concerned citizens have expressed alarm over the lack of safeguards to protect children in schools. Advocacy groups are urging authorities to investigate the incident and enforce stricter measures to prevent such occurrences.
The Lagos State Ministry of Education has reportedly been informed of the situation, and preliminary steps are being taken to ensure accountability. Meanwhile, the public continues to demand justice for the young pupil and a broader conversation about teacher training and child protection in Nigeria’s education system.
