Education

UNIABUJA investigates 10 cases of sexual harassment

UNIABUJA investigates 10 cases of sexual harassment
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The University of Abuja has revealed that it is currently investigating over 10 cases of sexual harassment reported to its disciplinary committee.

The institution also disclosed that it had installed 24-hour security surveillance within the campus and other sensitive positions to put on check kidnappings and other security challenges.

This was revealed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of UNIABUJA, Modibbo Mohammed, on Saturday during a retreat organized for the university’s principal officers, dean’s, directors and trade unions with the theme: “Navigating myriad of challenges in managing Universities in today’s world.”

Mohammed said, “We have now mounted 24 hours security patrol in the University, not only within the campus and residential areas but within perimeters of the University.

“We have also employed additional hunters and vigilantes to patrol in areas that are not fenced because it is a very vast land.”


He further explained that the institution had employed hunters and vigilantes to boost its security after some of its staff and their family members were abducted recently by bandits.
Modibbo warned that those found guilty of sexual harassment would henceforth face sanctions.

He said, “Once somebody breaches the rules and regulations, they must be sanctioned no matter how highly placed. Whether it is sexual harassment, examination malpractices or extortion from students in one way or the other.

“We have so many cases now being investigated and we have referred over 10 cases of staff indiscipline, including professors to the University disciplinary committee.

“There are procedures that have to, first of all, be established, investigated, reported to the council and the council passed to the disciplinary committee.

“I can assure you that in the next couple of months, you will begin to see changes in the way we approach things in the University,” he said.

SS3 student beats teacher to death, declared wanted

SS3 student beats teacher to death, declared wanted

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Delta State Police Command has declared an SS3 student of Erhimu Secondary School, Abraka in the state, Michael Ogbeife, wanted. This was because he’d beaten a teacher of the school, Joseph Ossai, to the point of death.

Reports have it that Michael fled after carrying out the act on Thursday.

It was gathered that Michael had fought with the teacher to the point of causing his death.

The deceased teacher was said to have been teaching Agricultural Science and Biology in the school. He had flogged Michael’s younger sister, Promise Ogbeife, for engaging in a dispute with her classmate.
The teacher’s action infuriated Michael which led to his fighting him.

According to sources, Michael’s had left the school in anger after his sister was flogged but then returned and went straight to the staffroom.

It was alleged that Michael had Michael had gone home to get a charm before fighting the teacher.

After receiving some punches, the teacher collapsed, bleeding from nose and mouth.

The deceased was rushed to a private hospital first, then to a government hospital where he was confirmed dead on arrival.

In reaction, Mr Erhimu, the school proprietor, said he was waiting to be detailed fully of the matter, as he was absent at the time of the incident.

He however ordered the lockdown of the school till Monday.

The police public relations officer for Delta State Command, DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident, as he told newsmen that the suspect had fled.

“The suspect is nowhere to be found for now, but his sister is in protective custody”, the PPRO said just as he insisted that efforts are being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspect.

Regina Daniels reacts to the murder of the twelve year old Dowen student

Regina Daniels reacts to the murder of the twelve year old Dowen student

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Popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has lent her voice to the outcry against the murder of Sylvester Oromoni, a 12-year old who was allegedly beaten to the point of death by his school mates.

The mother of one condemned the killing, as she empathised with the family of the deceased. She regretted that such acts were being perpetrated in schools and offenders were going scot free.
She advised boarding schools to install CCTVs in their schools to monitor students’ activities.
She finally insisted Dowen should explain what happened and ensure justice is done.


She wrote:
“I can’t begin to imagine the pain the family is going through knowing the kind of agony their child passed through.


“This is so sad and traumatizing for not only his family but the world at large.


“This barbaric act is still being practised in most schools among students and they keep getting away with it but not this time.


“I have been so devastated and all that could come to my mind while watching the video is ‘what if it’s my child?’


“The perpetrators of this wicked act might go free if there’s no evidence to prove their guilt and later cause more havoc but with a collective effort we must all make sure justice is served for Sylvester.


“A boarding should always have CCTV in most areas to monitor the kids. The school needs to render a reasonable explanation and make sure the culprits are brought to justice.”

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