Lagos State Government Takes Action: Greater Scholars International School Closed After Four-Year-Old's Defilement Incident
In response to the distressing incident of a four-year-old pupil being defiled, the Lagos State Government has taken decisive action by shutting down Greater Scholars International School, situated in Ajah. The incident involved the school's security guard, who allegedly committed the offence on April 27, 2023, while ostensibly helping the young pupil, named David James, with cleaning.
The accused, a 23-year-old individual named James, has been arraigned for the heinous act and is currently in custody. The legal proceedings unfolded before Mrs. B.O. Osunsanmi at Magistrate’s Court 1 in Ogba. James faced a single count of sexual assault in the courtroom.
The victim's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Olusola, had taken their concerns to the public eye on May 25, 2023, appealing to the state government to intervene and close the school. Their plea was conveyed during a protest held at the school's entrance. The demonstration saw a gathering of individuals carrying placards, including friends, family members, and representatives from non-governmental organizations. The protesters demanded justice for the child and the school's immediate closure.
Images circulated online on Wednesday, revealing that the state Ministry of Education had officially sealed the school's premises.
Mr. Olusola, the victim's father, approved this course of action, stating, 'This development signifies that the Lagos State Government is actively engaged and committed to upholding justice. We are gratified that justice will prevail.'
The ongoing legal proceedings related to the case are set to resume on September 4, 2023.
