Lead British International School in Abuja has been closed by the management following a bullying incident that gained widespread attention on social media.
The videos posted by @mooyeeeeeee showed a student named Maryam Hassan being slapped multiple times by another female student, sparking outrage among online users.
In response to the incident, the school authorities decided to conduct a thorough investigation and announced a 3-day closure during a meeting held on Tuesday.
A senior staff member stated that the temporary shutdown was necessary to address the issue and ensure the well-being of everyone involved.
We highlighted a tense moment during the meeting when a parent confronted the student responsible for the bullying and slapped her.
The student, who faced heavy criticism, was escorted onto the school premises by older men, while another parent questioned her actions and expressed concern for the victim.
The student attempted to leave the situation to avoid a confrontation, but the enraged parent pushed her and questioned, “Did you give birth to her?” The student mumbled incomprehensible words, prompting the angry parent to slap her until other elderly individuals intervened to de-escalate the situation.
The Lead British International School had previously announced that an investigation was underway. In a statement released on Monday, the school mentioned that the victimized student is receiving assistance from the counseling unit to overcome the emotional and psychological effects of the incident.
The school emphasized its commitment to providing a secure and supportive learning environment for all students and assured that support, including counseling services, would be extended to the victim and her family.
Furthermore, the school stated that they would work with the perpetrators and their families to offer counseling and implement disciplinary actions to address their unacceptable behavior.
An investigation has been promptly initiated, with a dedicated team assigned to thoroughly examine the incident by gathering information, reviewing video evidence, and interviewing witnesses to determine the underlying causes.
