- An 11-year-old pupil was attacked with a machete by an Akwa Ibom teacher allegedly linked to a cult.
- The attack occurred as the student attempted to escape a caning for a minor offense.
- The teacher has been arrested, charged, and the case is now before the court.
A public school teacher in Akwa Ibom State allegedly linked to a cult group has been arrested and charged after a violent incident in which he attacked an 11-year-old student with a machete, nearly severing the child’s wrist.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the victim is a Junior Secondary School 2 pupil at Comprehensive High School, Ndiya, in the Nsit Ubium local government area. The assault occurred when the student tried to escape a caning by his computer teacher.
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An anonymous teacher recalled witnessing an argument between the computer teacher and the young pupil over what was described as a minor offense one that would normally have warranted a light punishment such as caning, having to pick up pieces of paper, or cutting a small patch of grass.
Instead, the computer teacher escalated the situation by attacking the pupil, leaving him with a deep machete wound to his wrist that required hospitalization.
Local resident and school neighbor Affiong Bassey stated that the teacher in question had a notorious reputation for using a machete and knife to discipline students on school premises.
Bassey noted that the school authorities had long ignored his violent methods until parents threatened to file a petition following this latest incident.
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The case was confirmed by DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer, who described the event as “sad” and emphasized that Commissioner of Police Baba Azare, known for his zero tolerance on crime, was very upset over the matter. “The investigation is complete, and the case has been handed over to the Court,” he stressed.
