- Maryam Hassan’s Bullying Namtira Bwala is a serious issue that can have long-term detrimental effects on the mental health and self-esteem of the victim.
- The incident at Lead British School has raised awareness about the severity of bullying and the need for schools to take more decisive action against it.
- There is a call for the school to address the bullying problem and ensure that students are protected from such harmful behavior.
Maryam Hassan, a student at Lead British School in Abuja, bullied her fellow student, Namtira Bwala and this was captured in series of videos which has sparked significant attention and outrage, particularly after it went viral on social media.
The videos captured Maryam and her friends assaulting Namtira, with the victim being subjected to physical abuse and verbal harassment.
At a point the matter escalated when Maryam and her friends repeatedly slapped Namtira on her cheeks while she was seated and unable to retaliate. They also asked Namtira, “Who is the boy? What is the boy’s name,” indicating a personal vendetta against her. In another video, Maryam was seen slapping Namtira repeatedly while asking, “Who broke my heart?”
This video is painful to watch.
— Newton (@NewtonIkire) April 23, 2024
The bullied student at Lead British School Abuja is Namtira Bwala
The bully is Maryam Hassan.
As for the disgrace of a boy looking on with approval, he is a disgrace to the entire boyhood#SayNoToBully#LeadBritishSchool
Rufai#JusticeForNamtira pic.twitter.com/FRVEmVW17r
Following the incident, Maryam was brought to the school by her parents on April 23, 2024, after the bullying videos were shared online. The videos had surfaced on Monday, April 22, and quickly gained traction, leading to a public outcry. Maryam later apologized which was captured in another video below.
– The Lead British international School student who bullied her class mate apologizes.
— Postsubman (@Postsubman) April 23, 2024
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Fast forward after Maryam’s apology, the victim’s aunt confronted Maryam upon her arrival at the school, expressing her anger and disappointment. The expression simply implies she was not satisfied and slapped Maryam in the presence of her family, further escalating the situation.
In response to the incident, the school has been shut down for three days to address the situation. This closure is part of the school’s efforts to manage the crisis and ensure that such incidents do not recur.
BREAKING NEWS: LEAD BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HAS EXPELLED THE BULLY (Maryam Hassan) AND HER COHORTS.#JusticeForNamtira ✊?#LeadBritishSchool
— Communicator (@__communicator_) April 23, 2024
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“I’m Sorry” – Lead Bully Maryam Hassan apologizes to Namtira Bwala’s aunt who out of annoyance gives her a slap.
Somebody they’re supposed to give 10 resounding slaps ? see her face like what I don’t know, her parents should be ashamed of who they raised.
— BolaTITO ✨ (@mirab_clothiers) April 23, 2024
#JusticeForNamtira #LeadBritishSchool pic.twitter.com/2AoPrz0UDF
Has Maryam Hassan And Her Cohorts Been Expelled For Bullying Namtira Bwala?
It’s not explicitly confirm whether Maryam Hassan and her cohorts have been expelled from Lead British School in response to the bullying incident. However, the school’s reaction to the incident indicates a serious attempt to address the matter. According to the school’s statement, they are working with the perpetrators and their families, offering counseling, and implementing disciplinary measures to address their behavior. The school has also begun a thorough investigation into the matter, reviewing the footage and interviewing witnesses.
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