The Police Command in Lagos State has arraigned a 45-year-old teacher, Stella Nwadigbo, over alleged indecent treatment and assault of a three year old child.
The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.
He said that the suspect, who was captured on Wednesday assaulting the minor, was arraigned at Magistrate Court 1, Ogba on Thursday.
“The suspect had been captured in a viral video indecently treating and assaulting a three-year-old pupil of a primary school in the Ikorodu area of the state.
“Following receipt of the video, the Family Support Unit (FSU) of Ikorodu Police Division promptly apprehended the suspect on Wednesday and transferred her to the Gender Unit of the Command Headquarters the same day after preliminary investigations.
“The victim was taken to a medical facility for adequate medical attention, ” he said.
According to him, the suspect has been remanded in Kirikiri Correctional facility until Feb. 18 when the case comes up for continuation of hearing.
The police image maker, said that the State Commissioner of Police (CP) Olanrewaju Ishola, commended Nigerians for promptly alerting the police to the situation.
The spokesperson said that Ishola assured the public of the ever-readiness of the command to respond quickly and appropriately to situations towards ensuring their safety and security.