Nigerians are expressing widespread outrage following the circulation of a distressing video which shows a female and male student from Lead British International School Abuja being subjected to bullying by their peers.

 

 

The incident went viral after an individual identified as @Omoyeeeeeee shared the video on X (formerly Twitter) in the early hours of today, April 23, 2024, urging Nigerians to condemn the students’ behavior and seek justice for the victim.

 

@Omoyeeeeeee wrote, “There’s a video I’m about to post. I need you guys to help me get justice for (sic). She was bullied in her school by her classmates at Lead British School, Abuja. Pls make it go viral so she can get justice.”

 

The footage captured one student repeatedly slapping the victim while questioning her with the words, “Who broke my heart?” Another video showed the victim undergoing interrogation and enduring further physical aggression from her classmates.

 

The management of the Lead British International School, Abuja, has reacted and said it has commenced an investigation into the matter.

 

This was made known in a press statement issued on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the management of the school said it was “deeply concerned” about the incident and noted that due investigation had begun into the matter.

 

The statement continued: “We are committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all our students. Hence, upon learning of the incident, we initiated the process of reaching out to the victim and family with a view to providing support, including access to counselling services to help them cope with the emotional and psychological impact of the incident.

 

“Additionally, we will be working with the perpetrators and their families, offering counseling and disciplinary measures to address their behavior which has no place in society.

 

“We have also immediately initiated an investigation, appointing a dedicated team to conduct a thorough inquiry into the matter. The team has been gathering information, including reviewing video footage and interviewing witnesses, to understand the full scope of the incident and identify the immediate and remote causes.

 

“In line with our commitment to preventing bullying and ensuring a safe school environment, we will be reviewing and updating our extant Anti-Bullying Policies and procedures to determine areas requiring improvement, with a focus on prevention and early intervention. LBIS will also be implementing educational programmes and workshops for students, staff, and parents to raise awareness about bullying and its consequences.

 

“Lead British International School Abuja, established since 2007, is a renowned education brand with a proud history of producing thousands of alumni who continue to make the institution proud through their accomplishments around the world. These achievements testify to the sound academic and moral grounding they received during their formative years in the school.

 

“We want to reassure our school community and the public that we are taking all necessary steps to address this isolated incident and prevent a recurrence. We are committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and empathy at Lead British International School Abuja, where every student feels safe, valued, and respected.

 

“We also urge anyone with information about this incident or any other incidents of bullying to come forward and report them to the school administration by contacting the undersigned via the phone number and email provided. We are here to listen, support, and take action to ensure the well-being of all our students.

 

“LBIS appeals to members of the public, especially citizen journalists on social media, to refrain from further circulating the horrendous video of the incident, to protect the minors involved and their families.”