Enugu State government has vowed to prosecute individuals involved in the bullying and physical torture of a student of Federal Government College, Enugu.
DAILY POST reports that a video clip revealing the dehumanization of a student in uniform at the Federal Government College, Enugu has been attracting condemnation from Nigerians.
The now viral video emerged at the weekend showing a supposed junior student sprawling on the floor while some senior students repeatedly used their waist belt to flog him.
Reacting, the Enugu State Ministry of Education in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Education, Prof Ndubueze Mbah vowed to ensure justice for the victim.
The commission said the ministry has commenced “investigation and legal actions regarding the deeply disturbing incident of bullying and physical abuse that recently occurred at the Federal Government College, Enugu.
“This ugly event has sparked righteous anger and widespread condemnation from Ndi Enugu and generated emotional distress across Enugu State especially because of the historic investment of the state government in education reform and in provision of safe and inclusive schools”.
According to him, the Enugu State government has “zero tolerance for bullying and abuse in our schools”, stressing that the safety and welfare of “our children is paramount”.
“The Enugu State government is resolved to prosecute culprits who engaged the criminal behavior of physical assault against children”, the statement added.