CHILD ABUSE: POLICE CONFIRM ARREST OF ABUSIVE TEACHER

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– SCHOOL DESCRIBES TEACHER’S CONDUCT AS UNACCEPTABLE

The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday night confirmed the arrest of Stella Nwadigo, the teacher in the viral video, for the abuse of three-year-old Abayomi Michael.

In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Asst. Commissioner of Police Olumuyiwa Adejobi, he said “Child Abuse: 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 8th Jan, 2025, immediately after the criminal act. Justice must be served. Thanks”

Also, the management of Christ-Mitots School issued a statement describing the conduct of Nwadigo as unacceptable.

Statement on Unacceptable Incident Involving Teacher and Student

Our Position on Recent Teacher Misconduct

We are aware of a deeply troubling, incident involving one of our teachers and a student, which has been circulating on social media. The video shows a teacher engaging in physital discipline of a student in a manner that is completely unacceptable and contrary to the values and principles of our school.

As an institution that is deeply committed to fostering a culture of respect, care, and dignity, we are horrified by this incident and wish to make it unequlvocally clear that such actions will not be tolerated In response. the teacher involved has been suspended indefinitely while a thorough investigation is-conducted. This immediate and decisive action reflects our xero-tolerance policy toward misconduct and our obligation to safeguard the safety and well-being of every child under our care.

We extend aur-sincerest apologies to the student and their family. We have reached out to them personally to express our regret, offer our support, and ensure that their needs are fully addressed during this time.

In light of this Incident, we are taking firm steps to ensure that such behaviour is never repeated. As such we will be are organizing mandatory training sessions for all staff to reinforce child protection protocols, emphastze positive disciplinary practices, and cultivate greater sensitivity ïin interactions with students.

Additionally, we have introduced a confidential whistle-blowing system to encourage the prompt reporting of any inappropriate behaviour.

Christ – Mitots International school strives to provide students with a learning environment that has transparency and trust amonest our gulding principles. As such we have an open- door policy to pravide students, parents, and guardians-with a safe space. to voice any concerns without fear of reprisal As an institution, we remaln steadfast in our mission to provide quality education within a framework of compassion, dignity, and respect,

We ask for the public’s patience and understanding as-we wori to address this matter responsibly and comprehensively.

Sincerely.

Sigaed by school management