A recent incident of bullying at the Lead British International School (LBIS) in Abuja has sparked widespread condemnation online. A video circulating on social media showed a student bullying a classmate, whose name has been withheld. Many people took to social media to express their outrage and call for the school to take action against bullying. Some online comments alleged that LBIS has a history of being lenient in handling bullying cases.
As a result of the public outcry, the student who was seen bullying in the video has issued a public apology expressing deep regret for her actions and wishing the incident had never happened. The apology was likely made in response to the public’s condemnation of her behaviour.
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LBIS has responded to the incident by releasing a statement acknowledging the incident and stating that an investigation is underway. A team has been assembled to conduct a comprehensive investigation, which will involve reviewing the video footage and interviewing witnesses to understand the complete picture of the incident.
The school has also reached out to the families of both the bully and the victim to provide counselling and address the situation through appropriate disciplinary measures. The school’s response suggests that it intends to take a stricter approach to bullying incidents in the future. Overall, the incident has highlighted the importance of addressing bullying and the need for schools to take a zero-tolerance approach towards such behaviour.
