A viral video of a teacher at Christ-Mitots School, Ikorodu, Lagos, repeatedly slapping a three-year-old pupil has sparked widespread condemnation. The footage shows the teacher striking the child five times during a lesson on writing the numbers 61 and 62, drawing sharp criticism and demands for her immediate arrest.
The two-minute video, which emerged on Wednesday, captures the teacher’s aggressive approach, mixing instructions with physical punishment as the child struggled to write the numbers. Nigerians have reacted with anger, calling for stricter enforcement of child protection laws and better training for teachers. Some expressed shock at the apparent normalization of such behavior in classrooms.
One commentator noted, “This only surfaced because it was recorded. Imagine the unseen abuses happening daily.” Others highlighted the long-term harm such actions could cause to children, urging authorities to act swiftly to prevent further incidents and promote safe learning environments for minors.