A 45-year-old woman, Stella Nwadigbo, was arraigned at Magistrate Court 1, Ogba, yesterday for allegedly assaulting a three-year-old pupil of Christ Mitot School, Ikorodu, Lagos.
The incident, which sparked outrage after a video of the assault went viral, prompted swift action from the Lagos State Police Command. Following the receipt of the footage, the suspect was arrested by officers from the Family Support Unit (FSU) of the Ikorodu Police Division on January 8.
She was transferred to the Gender Unit at the Command Headquarters for investigation.
The victim, who sustained injuries from the assault, was taken to a medical facility for treatment.
Nwadigbo faced charges of indecent treatment and assault of a child. The Magistrate ordered her remand at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre until February 18, 2025, when the case would resume for continuation of the hearing.
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Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola praised citizens for bringing the incident to the attention of the authorities.
“The Lagos State Command remains committed to the safety and security of all residents and visitors,” Ishola said.
CSP Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin reiterated the Command’s zero tolerance for child abuse, emphasising that justice would be served.