The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, today revealed that Stella Nwadigo, a teacher, was arrested for physically assaulting a three-year-old pupil at Christ-Mitots International School in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.
According to the Agency, Nwadigbo, who appeared before Magistrate M.O. Kusanu at the Ogba Magistrate Court for repeatedly slapping a young child, Abayomi Micheal, reportedly pleaded not guilty to the charges read to her.
The statement read, “Following the ongoing viral case of child abuse, all concerned parties appeared today, 9th January 2024, at the Ogba Magistrate Court. (sic).
“The matter was assigned to Magistrate M.O. Kusanu. Two charges were read to the suspect, to which she pled not guilty.”
Nwadigo’s defence counsel was said to have applied for bail, which the court reportedly set at N200,000.
The statement added, “Her defense counsel applied for bail, which the court set at ₦200,000 and two verifiable sureties.
“The suspect has been remanded in a correctional facility pending the perfection of the bail, and the case is adjourned to the 18th January 2024 for trial.”
