A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos State, has ordered the remand of 45-year-old primary school teacher, Stella Nwadiggbo, at a correctional facility for allegedly assaulting a three-year-old pupil in Ikorodu, Lagos.
Nwadiggbo was caught on camera slapping the child during a class, with the disturbing video going viral online.
Following the incident, she was arrested and taken into custody by the Family Support Unit (FSU) of the Ikorodu Police Division.
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Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development, stating that Nwadiggbo was arraigned under the orders of State Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola. She faced charges of indecent treatment and assault of the child.
The accused was presented in Magistrate’s Court 1, Ogba, on Thursday, where it was confirmed that she had been filmed assaulting the three-year-old pupil in the Ikorodu area.
“Following receipt of the video, the Family Support Unit (FSU) of Ikorodu Police Division promptly arrested the suspect on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 and transferred her to the Gender Unit of the Command Headquarters same day after preliminary investigations.
The victim was taken to a medical facility for adequate medical attention.”
“The suspect has since been remanded to Kirikiri Correctional facility till February 18, 2025 when the case comes up for continuation of hearing” he added.
Hundeyin further mentioned that the Commissioner of Police for Lagos State Command praised Nigerians for quickly notifying the police about the situation. He also reassured them of the Command’s constant readiness to respond swiftly and appropriately to incidents, ensuring the safety and security of both residents and visitors in Lagos State.
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