A distressing incident at Lead British International School in Abuja has sparked outrage on social media after videos emerged showing a female student, identified as Namtira Bwala, being bullied by her classmates. Shared by an X user @mooyeeeeeee, the videos depict the victim being repeatedly slapped by another student while being taunted. The disturbing footage has prompted calls for justice and widespread condemnation of the bullies’ actions.
In one video, the victim is seen being physically assaulted while her classmates jeer and laugh in the background. Another clip shows the victim sitting beside a male classmate who appears to be implicating himself in the incident. It is alleged that the bullies shared the video on Snapchat as a means of humiliating the victim, further exacerbating the distressing situation.
As the videos circulated on social media, Nigerians expressed outrage and demanded accountability, with calls for the arrest of the perpetrators. Additionally, concerns about bullying at the school were raised by another X user sadiqGsadiq, highlighting the need for urgent action to address the issue. Amidst the outcry, a cousin of the victim clarified her identity as Namtira Daniel Bwal, daughter of prominent Nigerian lawyer, Daniel Bwala, emphasizing the personal impact of the incident.