Prestigious school closed over bullying reports

Nigerian authorities have closed a high-end school in the capital, Abuja, over alleged bullying incidents involving some of its students, local media reported.

Videos appearing to show students at the Lead British International School assaulting their peers have been circulated on social media.

On Tuesday, the school authorities announced a three-day closure to enable them to probe the matter.

In a statement, the school said it was “deeply concerned” about the reported incidents of bullying, pledging to conduct a thorough inquiry into the matter.

The school, established in 2007, offers a British curriculum blended with the Nigerian education system.