Faith Nwonye, a 30-year-old teacher at Landmark School in Mgbakwu, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, has been arrested for purportedly beating a pupil to coma.
The State Commissioner for Education, Ngozi Chuma-Udeh had informed journalists on Monday that the school had been permanently closed down by the state government.
The Commissioner also revealed that she had summoned the school’s proprietor and culprit, Nwonye, to explain the incident that led to the assault of the primary two pupil.
The commissioner also explained that the school was not only shut down because of the incident but because of its illegality.
She expressed sadness over the development while lamenting that the chances of the survival of the victim, who is currently in admission in a hospital, is 20 per cent, according to the medical doctor.
Finally, she announced that the teacher would be brought to book.
What They’re Saying:
Chuma-Udeh had said, “We received this unfortunate incident from an illegal school in Mgbakwu that a child was beaten to a coma over the weekend.
“On behalf of the State Government, we invited the proprietress of the illegal school as well as the teacher who purportedly beat the child.
“We’ve handed the matter to the police for further investigations, as we await Mr Governor’s directives.
“Meanwhile, the school is closed down indefinitely because it’s not supposed to exist in the first instance.”
She continued her statement saying, “Whether the school is legal or not, it’s criminal to beat a child. According to the doctor, the chances of survival of the child is 20%,” she stated.
“As soon as the Police are done, the teacher will face other institutions against child rights. She’s going to have the full wrath of the law brought upon her over her actions
“Anambra State abhors violence to children, women, and any other person. It’s not part of this administration and Mr Governor is against such.” the State Commissioner concluded.
What They’re Saying
The arrest of Faith Nwonye for beating an 8-year-old pupil into a coma in Anambra State reveals major issues in the education system. The illegal school where the incident happened has been shut down, showing the government’s crackdown on unregistered institutions.
The child’s severe injuries, with only a 20% chance of survival, is a stark revelation for stricter school regulations to protect students. This case also shows the state’s commitment to enforcing child rights and ensuring those responsible for violence against children face legal consequences.
Bottom Line
This incident highlights the urgent need for better school regulations to protect children and shows the government’s commitment to shutting down illegal schools and enforcing child rights.
