The incident came to light following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media platforms.”
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – The Federal Government (FG) has suspended 13 students of Federal Government College (FGGC), Enugu, for bullying a fellow student of the school.
This act was caught in a viral video on social media. It showed a group of students assaulting a now identified SS1 student on November 7, 2024.
Reacting to the incident, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in a statement signed by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, expressed concerns about safety and discipline within the school environment.
Dr. Alausa directed the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC), to collaborate with security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation, including possible affiliations with external groups.
The statement read, “The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment in all federal schools across Nigeria.
“He assured parents, guardians, and the general public that all necessary actions will be taken to restore peace and ensure the protection of students at FGC Enugu.
“A recent report received by the Federal Ministry of Education highlighted the bullying incident at the Federal Government College (FGC), Enugu, which raised significant concerns about safety and discipline within the school environment.
“According to the findings of the ministry, incident involved the gang assault of an SS1 student (a day student) by a group of students on November 7, 2024.
“The incident came to light following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media platforms. 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.