A female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Kwara State was abused by teachers at Ilorin’s Government Day Junior Secondary School.
The incident happened on November 28, 2024, when the corps member was at the school to get her clearance letter.
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According to eyewitnesses, a teacher attacked the corps member, tearing her NYSC white T-shirt, and was joined by another teacher who allegedly slapped her.
Morakinyo Oladipo, the NYSC’s head of Information and Public Relations in Kwara State, confirmed the incident and stated that the scheme would seek redress for the attack against the corps member.
Oladipo added that the corps member would be reposted to a different location to help her overcome the trauma.
The NYSC has informed the state government, which has swung into action to investigate the matter. “The NYSC expresses its displeasure concerning the matter,” Oladipo said.
“Necessary steps will be taken to the extent that the law allows against such people that abused the female corps member.” the PRO added
The Kwara State Government has condemned the alleged assault, describing it as unacceptable in society.
Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, stated that the state government would not allow the incident to disrupt the peace in its academic institutions.
The Ministry’s Anti-Loitering Team and the Management Team of the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission have both visited the school to investigate the alleged attack, and calm has returned.
The Commissioner urged the National Youth Service Corps’ management and all interested personnel to be patient, follow the law, and carry out their tasks without fear.
The event has aroused indignation among Nigerians, with many demanding justice and harsher penalties for the professors involved.
