For the blood cuddling bullying of a year one student of the Federal Government Enugu, the Federal Government has suspended 13 of the students involved in the horrifying act. The suspension period, pending the end of investigation, is for a period of six weeks.
The video of the blood cuddling beating, punching, flogging and humiliating of the student went viral on social media and caused outrage. General opinion is that the students who perpetuated that horror should be arrested by the Police and prosecuted, and the School Principal suspended.
In addition to the suspension of the students, however, a Committee, comprising Security Agents, has also been constituted to investigate the incident, while the suspension lasts.
This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Folashade Boriowo.
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, ordered the suspension of the students based on a viral video showing some students of the school engaging in acts of bullying.
Alausa reaffirmed the Ministry ’s unwavering commitment to maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment in all federal schools across the country.
According to him, a recent report received by the Federal Ministry of Education highlighted the bullying incident at the FUC, Enugu, which raised significant concerns about safety and discipline within the school environment.
The report read, ”The findings of the ministry, the incident involved the gang assault of an SS1 student (a day student) by a group of students on Nov. 7.
”The incident came to light showing the circulation of a disturbing video on social media platforms.
Based on the findings, all 13 students involved have been placed on a six-week suspension pending the report of the investigative committee.”
The Minister also directed the School Based Management Committee to collaborate with security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation, including possible affiliations with external groups.
He added that immediate measures have been implemented to enhance security at the College by engaging law enforcement agents while also reviewing existing safety protocols.
”Additionally, counseling and rehabilitation support will be provided to address all forms of problems while promoting their reintegration into a positive school environment.”
Earlier, the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, had directed the arrest and prosecution of the villains.
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