Lagos State Government has shut down all branches of Chrisland School in the State following allegations that a 10-year-old student was assaulted by male students during a trip to Dubai organized by the school.

The alleged sexual violation occurred when the school took part in the World School Games in March. The sexual act was allegedly recorded and posted.

The mother of the 10-year-old girl cried out publicly after the school authorities suspended her daughter on March 10, 2022, for “improper behaviour.”

A Statement by the State Ministry of Education Office of Education Quality Assurance and Ministry of Youth and Social Development Ministry of Justice issued on Monday, read:

“ The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to the alleged sexual violence case involving students of Chrisland school which occurred in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

“ It is pertinent to note that all allegations are being investigated by the relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, including the Ministry of Education, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Ministry of Justice, and the Lagos State Domestic & Sexual Violence Agency, whilst the criminal allegations have been escalated to the Commissioner of Police.

“In view of the allegations, we are committed to ensuring that adequate medical and pscyho social support is provided.

“ This is to reassure members of the public of the State Government’s commitment to safety and child protection, especially in ensuring that all child-centered institutions within the state, formulate and implement policies and systems that are compliant with the Executive Order (NO.EO/AA08 of 2016), Lagos State Safeguarding and Child Protection Program.

“We also use this medium to remind the general public that any person who engages in any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a child, commits an offence and is liable to a custodial sentence of fourteen (14) years. This includes “producing, distributing, receiving, or possessing an image of child pornography”.

“In the meantime, all Chrisland schools within Lagos State are, hereby, closed, pending further investigations.

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