- ⇓The family of Ms. Namitra Bwala, a student of Lead British International School in Abuja, has taken legal action against the school following a viral video of her being bullied by fellow students. The family is seeking N500 million in damages and a public apology in two national newspapers for the school’s failure to provide a safe learning environment.
The lawsuit, filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, alleges that the school was negligent in preventing the assault, informing her parents promptly, and conducting an investigation until the video went viral on social media. The family hopes that the lawsuit will lead to significant changes and measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The incident has sparked outrage and concern about bullying in schools, and the family’s legal action seeks to hold the school accountable for its responsibility to ensure students’ safety and well-being.
The outcome of the case is being closely watched, as it may set a precedent for schools’ liability in cases of bullying and student safety.
