Lead British International School Faces Legal Tussles over Bullying

Lead British International School student, Namtira Bwala, whose mates assaulted in a viral video has lawyered up.

Her lawyers, Deji Adeyanju and Partners Law Firm, has written the school a letter demanding an investigation of the bullying, and sanctions for  the bullies within 48 hours.

The letter briefly chronicled the rate of bullying in the school, and how the management has taken it with levity despite parents registering their concerns.

“Our client completely dissociates herself from the statement issued by the school on April 22, 2024, wherein a case of battery was unconscionably referred to as an ‘incident between minors’,” the letter stated in part.

No fewer than 11 students assaulted Bwala whom the lawyers claim is now traumatized. Two of the bullies came forward, and one already apologized.

“Sequel to the foregoing, we have our client’s instruction to demand an immediate investigation and the pronouncement of the stiffest possible sanctions in the student’s rule book on Ms. Maryam Hassan, Miss Faliya and nine other students who have formed a cult of bullies in Lead British International School, Gwarimpa, Abuja,” the lawyers said.

Failure to do that, the school management will iron it out with Bwala seeking “severe legal redress” against the school.

In its earlier response, the school said it set up a panel to investigate the matter. The victim and the bullies have also received counselling.

The hardest consequences bullies face in the school is refuse disposal. A social media user who posted a second video of bullying in the Lead British International School said this.

Women Affairs Minister Uju Kennedy ordered the school to shut down for three days as investigation continues.