A Nigerian mother has sparked nationwide outrage after sharing a distressing video of her 3-year-old daughter covered in bruises, allegedly inflicted by a teacher at Emem Nursery and Primary School, Abakpa Nike, Enugu State.
The Incident
In the viral clip, the heartbroken mother wept uncontrollably as she showed her toddler’s bruised legs and back. The child could barely walk because of the severity of the injuries.
According to her, the school called earlier in the day to say that her daughter could no longer walk after being flogged. When she rushed to the premises, she found her child in pain and shock.
She immediately demanded that the teacher take responsibility, cover the child’s medical bills, and face proper sanctions. “No child should ever be subjected to such cruelty,” she insisted.
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Public Reaction: “This is Abuse, Not Discipline”
The shocking video quickly spread across social media, especially on X (formerly Twitter), where Nigerians voiced anger and support for the family. For example:
- Chi: “If you do this to my child, there would be no time for filming. The videos you’d see online would be from the fight.”
- Covenant: “Some people were clearly not raised with love. How do you flog a 3-year-old to this extent?”
- Sheuuuuuuu: “Correcting a child is one thing, but this is pure abuse. A toddler should never go through this.”
- IDK: “This is heartbreaking. Those marks are not discipline—they’re evidence of violence.”
- Christy: “I’d shut down that school and have that teacher arrested. You can’t vent your frustration on my child. Never.”
Clearly, Nigerians are united in describing the act as outright abuse rather than discipline.
Calls for Action
Because of the widespread outrage, child rights advocates and parents are now demanding urgent intervention from the Enugu State Ministry of Education and child welfare authorities. They want the government to:
- Investigate the incident thoroughly.
- Prosecute the teacher if found guilty.
- Enforce stricter policies against corporal punishment in schools.
Many also stress that corporal punishment — especially against toddlers — often causes lasting physical harm and deep emotional scars.
School Yet to Respond
So far, Emem Nursery and Primary School has remained silent on the matter. However, pressure continues to mount on both the school and state authorities to take decisive action and deliver justice.
Credit: Allschool, Allcbt
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