Mrs Stella Nwadigo, a teacher at Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has been arrested for allegedly physically abusing a three-year-old boy named Abayomi Micheal.
According to reports, a video clip capturing Stella hitting the little boy during a lesson in class went viral on social media on Wednesday.
The video, which attracted condemnation from several citizens, was shared on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.
Hours after the video went viral, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, released a statement confirming the suspect’s detention.
According to the Adejobi: “One Stella Nwadigo, aged 45, the teacher who physically abused the 3-year-old Abayomi Micheal of Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu, has been arrested by the police. She was arrested today, Tuesday, January 8, 2025, immediately after the criminal act. Justice must be served.”
