Adenike Okunlaya, the mother of Abayomi Michael, a three-year-old pupil of Christ-Mitots International School in Isawo, Ikorodu, Lagos State who was physically assaulted by his teacher, Stella Nwadigo, has revealed that the repeated slaps of the teacher have damaged his son’s ears.
Recall that Nigerians recently voiced their outrage after a video emerged showing the teacher assaulting the pupil.
In a recent interview, Okunlaya, a widow, the minor was taken to the hospital where it was confirmed that his ears had been affected.
She said, “We had to take him to the Ikorodu General Hospital. The doctor said his ears had been affected. So, they directed us to a department in the hospital for a medical check-up of his ears. The doctors gave us a medical report, which is still with Supo Bola at the Owutu Police Station.
“We plan to take the report to the ear-care department once we get back from the Ministry of Youths and Social Development today (Friday). The commissioner asked us to bring the boy today (Friday). All I am after is to get justice for my son.”
The mother also revealed that her son had always complained about the teacher’s numerous beating but she didn’t pay attention because she didn’t know it was that serious.
“My boy usually complained to me that the teacher beat him often, but I thought it was just the usual spanking. I didn’t take it seriously because the woman was my colleague at work. However, when I saw the video, I felt sad. That was why I sent the video to my friend, who shared it with another person. I guess that was how the tape got leaked,” she said.
