Namtira Bwara, the student who endured bullying in a viral video, has taken legal action against the Lead British School in Abuja. Filed on May 9, 2024, at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, the lawsuit, represented by lawyer Marvin Omorogbe, seeks redress for the trauma suffered. Bwara, in the suit marked FCT/HC/CV/2341/24: Miss Namtira Bwara Vs Lead British International School Ltd, demands a public apology published in two national dailies and a staggering N500 million in damages.
The suit highlights the school’s negligence in preventing the assault and emotional distress Bwara endured while under its supervision. It calls for accountability, stating that the failure to inform Bwara’s parents and to conduct an immediate investigation until the incident went viral on social media constitutes negligent conduct on the school’s part.
The demands include a public apology and monetary compensation of N500,000,000.00 (Five Hundred Million Naira) as general damages for the breach of duty of care owed to Bwara. The lawsuit emphasizes the school’s responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of its students, holding it accountable for the physical and emotional harm suffered by Bwara.
This legal action underscores the importance of addressing bullying and negligence in educational institutions and seeking justice for those who have been wronged.
