The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools in Taraba State has instructed its members to halt academic activities indefinitely.
This decision comes in response to the tragic stabbing death of one of its members, Bassey Sardauna, a teacher at Model Government Day Secondary School, by former students of the institution.
In a press release by the union’s Chairman, Sule Abasu, it was stated that they will not resume classroom activities until justice is served for their deceased colleague.
“Fellow comrades, on a very sad note we received a shocking news of the demise of our colleague who was stabbed to death.”
“This is an inhuman act meted to the most peaceful group of persons and organization.”
“Teachers are known for their contributions to the development of our society.”
“You are to note that an injury to one, is an injury to all of us.”
“We hereby register our displeasure over this barbaric devilish act where a teacher becomes a prey to his students and other hoodlums in the society.”
“We, therefore, call on you to suspend academic activities in all schools across the state, until this issue is addressed so that our duty is carried out without encumbrance.”
The state government, in turn, pledges a thorough investigation into the matter, leaving no stone unturned.
In a press release from the state Commissioner for Education, Augustina Godwin, it was mentioned that several arrests have been made, and investigations are already underway.
The government assures an improvement in school security by deploying a combination of armed and unarmed security personnel to prevent future attacks.