Lead British International School in Abuja has been shut down for three days in response to a viral video showcasing a distressing incident of bullying on school grounds.
The decision was announced during a press briefing held on Tuesday at the school, attended by concerned parents.
The temporary closure follows public outcry triggered by circulating footage depicting a female student enduring physical and emotional mistreatment by her peers.
The unsettling video showed the victim being slapped repeatedly by another female student in what seemed to be an interrogation scenario.
This incident has sparked widespread condemnation and demands for prompt action to address bullying within the school community.
Abraham Ogunkambi, the Head of Lead British International School, released a statement on Tuesday in reaction to the incident.
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He expressed the school’s disapproval of the event and confirmed the initiation of an investigation into the matter.
“The school management is treating this matter with the utmost seriousness,” Ogunkambi asserted.
He further stated that the school has reached out to the victim and her parents, extending support and counseling services to assist them in coping with the emotional and psychological impact of the incident.
