Ikot Ewa, Nigeria – In a disturbing case of school violence, a 14-year-old student of Ikot Ewa Secondary School, Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, has been arrested by Nigerian Army officers for attempting to murder her teacher with a cut-to-size double-barrel gun. The shocking incident reportedly stemmed from a disciplinary action taken by the teacher, who had enforced the school’s grooming policy requiring students to maintain natural hair. Enraged after being asked to cut her dyed hair, the teenager allegedly plotted revenge and armed herself with a firearm. Fortunately, authorities intervened before the situation escalated into tragedy.
Growing Concerns Over Student Violence
This case has reignited fears over the increasing wave of violence among students and the alarming ease with which minors can access firearms. Education stakeholders, parents, and security experts have called for urgent measures to curb student aggression and ensure stricter enforcement of firearm regulations. A social commentator remarked, “If you think this does not concern you because you have raised your children well, remember they will have to face society. We must all work together to restore discipline and promote peace.” As Nigeria grapples with rising youth violence, experts stress the need for enhanced moral education, conflict resolution programs, and stricter security measures in schools to prevent similar occurrences.
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