The Lagos State Government has shut down Greater Scholars International School in the Ajah area of the state over the defilement of a four-year-old pupil.
According to the Punch, the pupil was allegedly defiled by the school’s security guard, Identified as David James, on April 27, 2023 under the guise of cleaning her up.
James is currently facing prosecution and has since been remanded.
The 23-year-old was arraigned before Mrs B.O. Osunsanmi of Magistrate’s Court 1, Ogba, on one count of sexual assault.
The court case resumes on September 4, 2023.
The pupil’s parents, Mr and Mrs Olusola, had on May 25, 2023, called on the state government to shut down the school when they spearheaded a protest at the school gate.
The protesters, comprising family members and representatives of non-governmental organisations demanded justice for the child while also calling for the closure of the school.
Pictures that surfaced online on Wednesday showed that the state Ministry of Education had sealed the school.
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.”
