Men of the Lagos state police command have arrested a teacher, for allegedly sodomizing a minor in the state.
According to reports, the teacher, identified as Prosper, a 22-year-old for the crime of sexual assault against a 10-year-old boy.
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Prosper, who teaches at the Blessed Peace School in Egbeda, Alimosho Local Government Area of the state, was alleged to have told deceived the victim that he would take him to a spelling bee competition, where he would win big prizes, and might possibly even travel abroad.
He was said to have lured the victim to a quite spot in the school on October 18, 2024, and told him to behave like a girl, before proceeding to assault him.
According to Punch Metro, an eyewitness said;
The teacher raped the boy at the school, convincing him by saying he would be enrolled in an art competition where they would win a substantial amount of money,”
“He took the boy to a class and ordered him to act like a girl. He then told him to pull his trousers down and close his eyes. He penetrated this boy and told him he should not tell anyone, assuring him that he would win the competition.”
Another eyewitness, who confirmed the arrest said Prosper was arrested on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, while attempting to commit a similar act with another pupil at the school.
“An 11-year-old boy, who is more outspoken, informed his parents that he no longer wanted to attend the school. When his parents pressed for a reason, he revealed that a teacher had been threatening him, warning that something bad would happen if he didn’t comply with the teacher’s demands.
“This led the parents, school management, and other teachers to question other pupils, though they initially found no leads. However, a teacher recalled that the suspect often showed particular interest in one boy, frequently buying him gifts and giving him preferential treatment.
“It was at this point that the survivor confessed that the suspect had lured him with promises of a spelling bee and art competition, claiming he would win N2m and be taken abroad. The school was unaware of any such competitions mentioned by the suspect,” the eyewitness said.
While also weighing in on the incident, the founder of DOHS Cares Foundation, a non-governmental organisation focused on combating gender-based violence, Mrs Ololade Ajayi said;
“Since the case was transferred to the Gender Unit, it has not been sent to court. I visited their office last Wednesday to inquire about the case. When I asked why it hadn’t been transferred, the inspector in charge explained that the unit was still conducting a preliminary investigation and that the boy’s mother had not returned,”
“I informed the investigating police officer that the family was financially struggling and offered to cover the transport costs to the crime scene whenever they were ready. She assured me that she would call on Friday.
“On Friday, I called her to check if they were ready to go so I could arrange an Uber to take them to the crime scene, but she told me she was going somewhere else and would not be coming. I suspect there may be foul play involved.”
