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Lead British International school shut down over bullying, assault of student
The public outcry triggered by the circulating recordings showing a female student being physically and emotionally abused by her peers led to the decision to temporarily close the school.
After a shocking video of bullying occurred on the school grounds went viral, Lead British International School in Abuja was closed for three days.
Concerned parents were present at a press conference held on Tuesday at the school to hear the information.
The public outcry triggered by the circulating recordings showing a female student being physically and emotionally abused by her peers led to the decision to temporarily close the school.
In what appeared to be an interrogation session, another female student was seen repeatedly slapping the victim in the unsettling video.
The incident prompted widespread condemnation and calls for swift action to address the issue of bullying within the school community.
Abraham Ogunkambi, the Head of Lead British International School, issued a statement on Tuesday, in response to the incident.
He stated the school’s disapproval of the incident and confirmed the launch of an investigation into the matter.
“The school management is treating this matter with the utmost seriousness,” Ogunkambi asserted.
He mentioned that the school has already reached out to the victim and her parents, providing them with necessary support and counseling services to manage the emotional and psychological consequences of the incident.
