A disturbing two-minute video showing a teacher repeatedly hitting a three-year-old pupil at Christ-Mitots School, Ikorodu, Lagos, surfaced on Wednesday, igniting widespread outrage. In the video, the teacher is seen striking the toddler, who remains unnamed for protection reasons, five times while attempting to teach the child how to write the numbers 61 and 62.

The teacher is heard instructing the young pupil: “It is like this. Write,” before hitting the child. She continues with harsh slaps, saying, “Write six for me. Write. Six. Six,” followed by another strike. The teacher then proceeds to guide the child on writing the number “sixty-one” with additional slaps.

This shocking incident, which occurred during a simple lesson on numbers, has drawn severe condemnation from the public, with many demanding action against the teacher and the school.

Social media reactions have been swift, with calls for the teacher’s arrest. One user, @AyodeleToyota, demanded both the teacher and the person who filmed the incident be held accountable, while @Masqualinkus expressed disgust, saying, “This is disheartening to say the least, I stopped watching after the second slap!”

Parents and concerned citizens are urging authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly, expressing disbelief at the teacher’s actions. Calls to locate and investigate the teacher and school are growing, with many questioning the qualifications of teachers and the treatment of students in such environments.The incident highlights ongoing concerns about child protection in schools, with many urging for stricter oversight and better training for educators.