Court Remands Lagos Instructor In Jail For Maltreating 3-Yr-Outdated Pupil
_… Suspended from college _
Stella Nwadigo, a instructor arrested for bodily assaulting a three-year-old pupil at Christ-Mitots International School within the Ikorodu space of Lagos State, appeared earlier than Magistrate M.O. Kusanu on the Ogba Magistrate Court on Thursday.
Nwadigo, who was apprehended after a video surfaced on-line displaying her repeatedly slapping the younger little one, Abayomi Micheal, reportedly pleaded not responsible to the costs learn to her.
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency disclosed this in an replace on X.com on Thursday.
The assertion learn, “Following the continued viral case of kid abuse, all involved events appeared immediately, ninth January 2024, on the Ogba Magistrate Court. (sic)
“The matter was assigned to Magistrate M.O. Kusanu. Two charges were read to the suspect, to which she pled not guilty.”
Nwadigo’s defence counsel was stated to have utilized for bail, which the court docket reportedly set at N200,000.
The assertion added, “Her protection counsel utilized for bail, which the court docket set at ₦200,000 and two verifiable sureties.
“The suspect has been remanded in a correctional facility, and the case is adjourned to the 18th January 2024 for trial.”
Recall that the viral video, which confirmed Nwadigo repeatedly slapping Abayomi whereas making an attempt to show him learn how to write the quantity six, ignited public outrage, resulting in widespread requires justice.
Meanwhile, Nwadigo was additionally suspended by the college’s administration, whereas Abayomi was reportedly hospitalised following the incident.
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The administration of Christ-Mitots International School, situated in Isawo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, suspended the instructor after the incident got here to public consideration after a video surfaced on-line displaying the instructor slapping the kid.
The footage, posted on Wednesday by a social media person recognized as Oyindamola on X (previously Twitter), triggered widespread outrage.
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency confirmed Nwadigo’s arrest shortly after the video went viral.
“We recognize everybody who introduced this disturbing incident of a instructor bodily abusing a three-year-old boy to our consideration.
The instructor has been arrested by Owutu FSU, and an investigation is underway,” the company stated in a press release.
To forestall a recurrence, the college introduced measures to strengthen little one safety protocols.
These embrace necessary coaching periods for lecturers on optimistic disciplinary practices and the introduction of a whistle-blowing system to encourage reporting of inappropriate behaviour.
“We remain committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of every child under our care,” the administration added.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency urged the general public to stay affected person as investigations proceed.
“We ask for understanding as we work to address this matter responsibly and comprehensively,” it acknowledged.
The incident has sparked discussions on social media in regards to the significance of safeguarding youngsters and implementing strict disciplinary measures towards misconduct in academic establishments.
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