The Lagos State Government closed Greater Scholars International School in the Ajah area of the state on Wednesday due to the defilement of a four-year-old student.
On April 27, 2023, the student was allegedly violated by the school’s security guard, David James, under the pretence of cleaning her up.
James has since been charged with the felony and placed in custody.
Mrs. B.O. Osunsanmi of Magistrate’s Court 1, Ogba, arraigned the 23-year-old on one count of sexual assault.
The pupil’s parents, Mr and Mrs Olusola, had on May 25, 2023, called on the state government to shut down the school.
Placards-wielding concerned persons including friends, family members and representatives of non-governmental organisations stormed the school and 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 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.”
He said the ongoing court case would resume on September 4, 2023.