By: Adeosun Ewatomi
The Federal Government has suspended 13 students of the Federal Government College in Enugu State for six weeks due to alleged bullying incidents in the school.
The Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Education, Folashade Boriowo, announced this in a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, ordered the suspension of the students based on a viral video that showed 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 the statement, a recent report received by the Federal Ministry of Education highlighted the bullying incident at the Federal Government College, Enugu, which raised significant concerns about safety and discipline within the school environment.
The findings of the ministry revealed that the incident involved the gang assault of an SS1 student (a day student) by a group of students on November 7.
In response, the Federal Ministry of Education established a disciplinary committee to investigate the matter. 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 (SBMC) to collaborate with security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation, including possible affiliations with external groups.
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 the reintegration of the suspended students into a positive school environment.
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