LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Lagos State Government has shut down Greater Scholars International School in Ajah area of the State, over the defilement of a four-year-old pupil.
Recall that voiceofnaija.ng earlier reported that a tweep claimed that a 4-year-old pupil of the school was sexually abused by a security guard, David James, on 27 April, 2023 under the guise of cleaning her up.
The accused has since been arraigned for the offence and remanded.
23-year-old James was arraigned before Mrs B.O. Osunsanmi of Magistrate’s Court, Ogba area of the on one count of sexual assault.
Mr. and Mrs. Olusola, the pupil’s parents, had on 25 May, called on the State Government to shut down the school.
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The parents made the call in an interview with Punch Metro during a protest held at the school gate.
Concerned persons including friends, family members and representatives of non-governmental organisations had stormed the school and demanded justice for the child while calling for the closure of the school.
Pictures that surfaced online on Wednesday show that the State Ministry of Education sealed the school.
Speaking with journalists, the victim’s father, Mr Olusola, welcomed the development saying, “This means Lagos State Government is working and is willing to do the right thing. We are happy that justice will be served.”
He further disclosed that the ongoing court case would resume on 4 September, 2023.
