The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned Stella Nwadigbo, a 45-year-old teacher, for allegedly indecently treating and assaulting a child.

According to the Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, Nwadigbo appeared before Magistrate Court 1 in Ogba, Lagos State, on Thursday.

The teacher was captured in a viral video mistreating a three-year-old pupil at a primary school in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. Following the video's circulation, the Family Support Unit (FSU) of the Ikorodu Police Division arrested Nwadigbo on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. After initial investigations, the suspect was transferred to the Gender Unit of the Command Headquarters the same day.

The victim has since been taken to a medical facility for necessary treatment. Meanwhile, Nwadigbo has been remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Facility pending the continuation of the case on February 18, 2025.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olanrewaju Ishola, praised the public for promptly reporting the incident and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and visitors in the state.

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