A secondary school teacher at Government Day, Kulende, Ilorin, on Friday beat and tore the vest of a Corps member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to shreds for allegedly failing to accord the teacher the respect she deserved.

Our reporter gathered that the Corps member had visited the school for her clearance letter when the incident occurred.

According to eyewitnesses, the teacher, Mrs Amuzat Fatima Nike, attacked her for not greeting her and her colleagues properly, tearing her NYSC crest vest and allegedly slapping her.

Meanwhile, the incident sparked outrage, with many calling for an investigation and accountability. The NYSC and the state government have been urged to take immediate action.

Subsequently, the state government has condemned the alleged assault on the female Corps member.

The Kwara government has warned against anti-social behavior within the state.

According to the commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, on Friday, in a warning to this effect, “the assault is unacceptable.”

The Commissioner described the assault, allegedly carried out by Mrs Amuzat as unacceptable and contrary to the values of peace and harmony for which the state is known.

Kwara State is renowned for its peaceful coexistence, and the government will not condone any action that disrupts the existing harmony in our academic institutions,” Hajia Modibbo Kawu said.

She further disclosed that the Ministry’s Anti-Loitering Team, alongside the Management Team of the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission, had conducted an unscheduled visit to the school to investigate the incident and restore calm.

In her appeal, the Commissioner urged the management of the NYSC and all stakeholders to remain patient and law-abiding. She assured that disciplinary action would be taken against the accused teacher following due process.
“The concerned teacher has been summoned, and the necessary disciplinary procedures will be implemented accordingly,” the statement concluded.

This intervention underscores the state government’s commitment to fostering a safe and conducive environment for learning and professional service.

Guardian