The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has withdrawn all Corps members from the Government Day Secondary School in Kulende, Ilorin, Kwara State, following an alleged assault on a female Corps member by some teachers.
The incident occurred when the Corps member was accused of not greeting the teachers properly.
Around 10 Corps members serving in both the junior and senior sections of the school were withdrawn on Monday after the alleged assault, which took place last Thursday.
According to reports, the female Corps member had gone to the school to collect her clearance letter when she was reportedly beaten and stripped by teachers, allegedly because she failed to greet them appropriately.
Eyewitnesses stated that the teachers tore her NYSC white T-shirt and one slapped her.
In response to the incident, the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Y. D. Ahmed, visited the school and ordered the immediate withdrawal of all Corps members to ensure their safety.
The NYSC Public Relations Officer in Kwara, Oladipo Morakinyo, confirmed that the Corps members will remain withdrawn until the investigation into the incident is completed.
The Kwara State government condemned the assault, with the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo-Kawu, calling it unacceptable.
She assured that appropriate disciplinary actions would be taken against the teacher involved, identified as Mrs. Amuzat Fatima Nike.
“The state government strongly condemns the assault on the Corps member, emphasizing that such actions are not tolerated in Kwara,” the commissioner said.
“Kwara State is known for its peaceful environment, and we will ensure that the peace in our educational institutions is maintained.”
In addition to the condemnation, the state’s Anti-Loitering Team and the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission’s Management Team visited the school to investigate the matter, restoring calm.
An investigation panel has been established to look into the incident, with the state government urging the NYSC and other parties involved to cooperate with the ongoing inquiry.
