Amnesty International, the global human rights organization, has spoken out against the recent murder of a 15-year-old student at a Kaduna school in Nigeria.
Blaise Felix Aliyu, a 15-year-old orphan, was tragically and brutally murdered at the hands of two of his senior classmates.
The human rights organization expressed grave concern about the potential erosion of safety and security for children in the country’s educational institutions.
Isa Sanusi, Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, stated, “Amnesty International is deeply concerned by the increase in such awful cases of students losing their lives in school. For our children, education should not be a matter of life and death.”
Sanusi stressed the need for a thorough investigation into Felix’s death, declaring, “This incident must not be swept under the carpet and justice must be served.”
The 15-year-old orphan had tragically lost both parents in 2013, leaving him and his twin brother to bravely navigate life on their own.
As the investigation into Blaise Felix Aliyu’s murder continues, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet has offered a glimmer of hope for the grieving community. The NAF spokesperson stated that the inquiry would address the critical questions of “how, why, and what led to the death” of the 15-year-old orphan, suggesting a comprehensive approach that could potentially reveal the root causes of this tragic incident.
Disturbing accounts from the Air Force Base have revealed that the events leading to Blaise Felix Aliyu’s death were even more appalling than initially thought. Two Senior Secondary 3 students are believed to have invited the 15-year-old orphan to their room under the guise of meting out disciplinary measures. Instead, the unsuspecting Felix was subjected to horrific torture, including being burned with an electric iron, which ultimately led to his untimely demise.
The organization’s reaction to the incident serves as a sobering reminder that the educational system, which is meant to be a safe and nurturing environment for children, can sometimes become a breeding ground for violence and abuse.
“In view of the increasing incidents like this, the authorities must develop and implement zero tolerance for bullying in schools,” Sanusi urged.
Conclusively, Amnesty International Nigeria has reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to ensuring that those responsible are held accountable for their actions. The organization remains steadfast in its commitment to seeking justice for the young victim, emphasizing the need for a thorough and transparent inquiry that will bring closure to his family and serve as a deterrence to future acts of violence.
Leave a Reply