Wahala! FG suspends 13 FGC students for assault, probe links to external groups

The Federal Ministry of Education has imposed a six-month suspension on 13 students of Federal Government College, Enugu, for assaulting an SS1 day student.

A statement by the Ministry says the decision was made to ensure safety of students in the school and maintain the confidence and trust of parents and stakeholders.

According to the Ministry’s findings, the incident involved the assault of an SS1 day student by a group of students on November 7, 2024, and came to light following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media.

To address the issue further, the Ministry directed the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) to collaborate with security agencies to conduct a comprehensive investigation, including potential links to external groups.