Deeper Life High School, on Tuesday, says there is no
attempt to cover up the case of an 11-year-old schoolboy, who was allegedly
molested at its campus in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
A parent at the school, Mrs Deborah Okezie, had said some
senior pupils molested her son, Don Davis, by pushing their hands and legs into
his anus and threatened to kill him if he reported to anyone.
#JusticeForDonDavis has since been trending on social media
with many Nigerians calling for justice to be served on the matter.
But speaking in a video statement released on Tuesday
evening, the Education Secretary of the school, Mrs Thelma Malaka, said
investigation was ongoing into the matter and justice would be served when all
findings have been finalised.
She said, “Permit me to remind you that the Office of the
Governor of Akwa Ibom State has taken over the investigation of the matter to
ensure neutrality and a dispassionate outcome.
“We appreciate the concerted efforts of everyone who has
shown support in the investigation thus far. We reiterate that we will be
transparent and that justice will not only be served, it will be seen by all
that it has been served.
“Recall that we had earlier suspended the principal of the
affected campus and initiated an investigation into the matter. We decided to
restrain ourselves from further comments after the first update because we
thought it is sub judice to comment on a matter currently under investigation.
“However, considering the potential impact of this issue,
especially on what we stand for, we are compelled to provide an earlier update
before the final report by the government.
“The panel has sat and we have presented staff members and
students of our school who have been mentioned in this particular case all
through the period of the investigation.”
Malaka further said there was no attempt to cover up the
matter and enjoined the public to be on the lookout for the outcome of the
findings.
“Deeper Life High School stands on the core value of
integrity and uprightness and will not attempt to cover up any immoral act
under any guise.
“We enjoin the public to be on the lookout for the final
report as will be released by the appropriate authority soon. We believe that
the government will share the final report once the investigation is
completed,” she said.
The Statement by Mrs Thelma Malaka, Education Secretary, @DlhsHq, on the Don Davis' Case. https://t.co/fqIlCyrq0B pic.twitter.com/Waje1qhUVU
— Deeper Life Bible Church (@dclmhq) December 29, 2020
Update
— Deeper Life Bible Church (@dclmhq) December 29, 2020
Re:Molestation of a JSS1 student, Don Davis, of Deeper Life High School, Akwa Ibom State. pic.twitter.com/lroxnEd5lt
— Deeper Life Bible Church (@dclmhq) December 29, 2020
Malaka enjoined the public to maintain calm while awaiting the final report of the investigation.
“We enjoin the public to be on the lookout for the final
report as will be released by the appropriate authorities soon,” she added.
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