Bullied Student In Viral Video, Namtira Bwara Sues Lead British School, Seeks ₦500 Million In Damages

The female student, Ms. Namitra Bwala who was seen being bullied by fellow students in a recent viral video has filed an action against Lead British International School, Gwarimpa, Abuja, for allegedly failing to protect her from bullies and subsequent cover-up of the incident.

Namita is asking the court for an order awarding N500m as damages against the school for failing in its duty to provide protection and care for her, N5million cost of litigation and public apology in two national dailies.

The matter is currently before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

About three weeks ago the incident gained widespread attention after a video surfaced on social media showing a female student Mariam Hassan, bullying a fellow student Namtira Bwala. The video sparked outrage across social media platforms, prompting calls for accountability and justice by netizens.

However, the school authorities issued a statement claiming it was investigating the incident and taking all necessary steps to address it while the Federal Government through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development also waded into the matter. The bully, Maryam, thereafter, tendered a public apology to the victim and the public through a viral video message.

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But, apparently dissatisfied, Namitra Bwala, a minor and suing through her guardian, Mr. Daniel Madu Bwala, has approached the FCT High Court for restitution, accusing the Lead British International School of negligence and cover-up of the incident.

According to the court papers sighted by our correspondent and a press statement issued by the law firm of Deji Adeyanju and Partners, signed by a founding partner of the firm, Marvin Omorogbe, Esq. on Monday, Namitra specifically sought a total N505m in damages against Lead British International School, Gwarimpa, Abuja, for failing in its obligation to provide a safe and conducive learning environment for her while under its custody and care.