The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has confirmed the arrest of a teacher, Stella Nwadigo, who went viral on social media when a video surfaced online showing her slapping a pupil in a manner deemed disturbing.
Confirming the incident, the management of Christ-Mitots International School in Isawo, Ikorodu Lagos State, where Nwadigo was a teacher said the teacher has been arrested by Owutu FSU and investigation has commenced into the alleged abuse.
According to the management of Christ-Mitots International School, Stell Nwadigo has been suspended for mistreating and physically abusing a three-year-old boy. A video shared on X Wednesday by #dammiedammie35, captured the teacher slapping the child which the school described as troubling and contrary to their values and principles.
The statement from the school read in part, “We appreciate everyone who brought the disturbing incident of a teacher who was recorded physically abusing a 3-year-old boy to our attention. The video shows a teacher engaging in the physical discipline of a student in a manner that is completely unacceptable and contrary to the values and principles of our school. As an institution deeply committed to fostering a culture of respect, care, and dignity, we are horrified by this incident and wish to make unequivocally clear that such actions will not be tolerated”.
They also apologized to the student and his family who they said they have reached out to personally. The management then pledged their commitment to ensure such incident does not occur again at the school
