Abuja Parents Beat Teacher During Disciplinary Session, Stirring Outrage
A confrontation at Starville School in Jahi, Abuja, has sparked widespread debate after parents assaulted a teacher during a meeting convened to resolve a disciplinary case involving their child.
The issue began when a teacher slapped a student, claiming the student had pushed him twice. School authorities immediately stepped in, bringing the teacher, principal, and the student’s parents together to address the matter.
During the meeting, the teacher reportedly admitted to slapping the child, a confession that infuriated the parents, who retaliated by slapping the teacher in the principal’s office.
The clash has since triggered conversations about discipline in schools, the boundaries of professional conduct, and how conflicts between parents and educators should be properly managed.
Public reactions continue to pour in, with some calling for legal action. A lawyer, Duke of Africa (@Allezamani), vowed to take up the teacher’s case pro bono, condemning the parents’ actions and insisting that no one is above the law.
As of the time of filing this report, Starville School has yet to release an official statement on the incident.
This incident underscores the child’s right to protection from all forms of violence and abuse within educational settings.
