enugu state government Has ordered the arrest and prosecution of students who threatened and assaulted their colleagues in the viral video.
State Education Commissioner Ndubueze Mbah disclosed this in a statement on Monday evening.
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A viral video clip that recently surfaced online shows a group of male students threatening and assaulting an unidentified student in a school hostel.
The students, numbering about eight, forced their colleague to lie down on the ground and took turns attacking him.
Investigation, arrest and prosecution
Mr Mbah condemned the attack on the student and described the incident as “extremely disturbing and emotionally distressing”.
He said the incident was carried out by students of the Federal Government College, Enugu in their hostel.
The commissioner said that the state government has ordered investigation, arrest and prosecution of the culprits involved in the attack on the student.
Mr Mbah said the government is in touch with the Federal Ministry of Education to ensure that appropriate sanctions are imposed on both “erring students” and school managers who may have failed in their duties.
“Enugu State Government has zero tolerance for bullying and abuse in our schools. The safety and well-being of our students is paramount.
“The government is committed to prosecuting criminals involved in criminal behavior of physical assault against students. Such unethical behavior has no place in our academic environment and those who do should be prepared to face consequences,” he said.
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The Commissioner asked educational institutions in the state to remember that they have a role to play in ensuring that the safety and well-being of students is given priority.
He warned that there would be “severe consequences” against harassment, intimidation and violence that violate the core values of respect, equality and freedom of students in the state.
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