A male student at the Nigerian Law School's Port Harcourt campus has reportedly died by suicide, sparking widespread concern and outrage over allegations of severe bullying and neglect by the institution. According to an anonymous whistleblower, the student had repeatedly reported being targeted by fellow students, but instead of receiving support, he was forced to issue a public apology to the entire student body.
The whistleblower alleged that the school's authorities failed to protect the student, instead exacerbating the situation by compelling him to apologize publicly. "The school did the exact opposite of protecting him. They made him apologize to the whole school," the whistleblower said. This incident has raised serious questions about the institution's handling of bullying cases and its commitment to student welfare.
According to sources, the student had initially raised complaints about his roommates, but the investigation deemed the claims baseless. Despite being separated from his roommates, the student continued to struggle with the toxic environment and eventually requested to defer his admission, which was reportedly dismissed. The student's body was discovered in his hostel room on the evening of Friday, May 30, 2025.
The whistleblower further accused the Council of Legal Education (CLE) of attempting to frame the death as a result of "academic pressure," allegedly to cover up systemic problems and neglect. A climate of fear is said to exist at the Port Harcourt campus, where students are reportedly warned against speaking publicly about campus conditions.
As of press time, neither the Nigerian Law School nor the Council of Legal Education has issued statements addressing the incident or the allegations. Multiple efforts to reach school officials were unsuccessful, leaving critical questions about student welfare and institutional accountability unanswered. Will this tragic incident prompt a reevaluation of the Nigerian Law School's policies and practices regarding student welfare and bullying?
Comments
Post a Comment