A wave of public outrage has erupted following reports that a teacher at a private nursery school in Abuja allegedly flogged a three-year-old pupil, prompting the child’s mother to confront the school in a heated exchange that has since gone viral on social media.
The incident, which occurred earlier this week, has sparked widespread condemnation from parents, child rights advocates, and members of the public, many of whom are calling for a thorough investigation and accountability.
According to eyewitness accounts, the mother arrived at the school visibly distressed after discovering bruises on her child’s back. In a video circulating online, she is seen demanding answers from school staff, alleging that her child was subjected to corporal punishment without her consent.
“No one has the right to lay hands on my child,” the mother reportedly said during the confrontation. “This is abuse, and I will not stay silent.”