365NEWS gathered that A 45-year-old teacher, Stella Nwadigbo, has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional facility in Lagos for assaulting a 3-year-old pupil.
Recall that Nwagigo was caught on viral video assaulting the minor during a numeracy lesson at the Christ Mitots School located in the Ikorodu area of Lagos.
The teacher was arraigned by the police before the Magistrate Court 1, Ogba .
The state police public relations officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said Nwadigbo would remain in prison till February 18, 2025, when the case comes up for continuation of hearing.
Hundein made this known in a statement issued via his X handle (formerly known as Twitter)@BenHundeyin.
The school teacher was sent to prison after she was arraigned by the police before the Magistrate Court 1, Ogba on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Hundeyin said the school was arrested by the police on Wednesday, January 8, following receipt of the video, the Family Support Unit (FSU) of Ikorodu Police Division.
The suspect was later transferred to the Gender Unit of the Command Headquarters after preliminary investigations on the same day.
The police spokesperson said the 3-year-old victim has been taken to a medical facility for adequate medical attention.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Olanrewaju Ishola, commended Nigerians for promptly alerting the police to the situation
“Assures them of the ever-readiness of the Command to respond quickly and appropriately to situations towards ensuring the safety and security of resident and visitors to Lagos State”.
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