Enugu: Nigerian Govt Suspends 13 Unity College Students Over Bullying

The federal government has placed 13 students on a six-week suspension for alleged bullying at Federal Unity College (FUC) in Enugu State.

The Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Education, Folashade Boriowo, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

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 findings of the ministry indicate the incident involved the gang assault of an SS1 student (a day student) by a group of students on November 7.

”The incident came to light showing 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,” he said.

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.

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.