Man appears in court over viral Nigerian school video

A 40-year-old Nigerian man, Uche Igwe, has been arraigned in court for allegedly posting a viral video of minors on social media from Chrisland school in Lagos.

The video drew widespread condemnation, prompting the closure of the school over what the school management at the time called alleged "sexual misconduct" by the pupils during an international trip.

The broadcaster, Mr Igwe, is facing a two-count charge of cyberstalking and breach of peace.

He pleaded not guilty.

He was granted bail and the case has been adjourned till 13 June.

The Lagos state government had earlier warned that anyone caught posting or sharing pornographic materials of children could face 14 years in prison.

An investigation is ongoing into the case which generated public outrage last month.

This article originally appeared in BBC News

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