A female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Kwara State was allegedly molested by some teachers at Government Day Junior Secondary School in the Kulende area of Ilorin, the state capital, on Thursday, over a perceived failure to greet them properly.
The corps member, whose name has been withheld, had visited the school to collect her clearance letter but was reportedly assaulted by a teacher for “not greeting properly.” Eyewitnesses claimed the teacher attacked her, tearing her NYSC white T-shirt, and was joined by another teacher who slapped her.
The incident has sparked public outrage in the metropolis, with calls for investigation and accountability. It has also raised concerns about respect, professionalism, and abuse of power within educational institutions.
Morakinyo Oladipo, the head of Information and Public Relations of the NYSC in Kwara State, confirmed the incident and stated that the scheme would seek redress for the attack on the corps member. He added that the state government has been briefed on the matter through the state Ministry of Youth, the supervising ministry.
In the interim, the corps member will be reposted out of that vicinity “at least to calm her down to help her overcome the trauma.”
“It’s a fact. The story is true and we’re writing a rejoinder. All necessary steps have been taken to seek redress for the assaulted corps member.
“The NYSC has formally informed the state government through the honourable commissioner, the state Ministry of Youth, our supervisory ministry, and the state government has swung into action immediately since the news broke out.
“Presently, we’re in the orientation camp. All the necessary steps to seek redress for the corps member are being taken. The NYSC expresses its displeasure concerning the matter.”
Regarding potential punishment for the teachers involved, Oladipo said that the law will take its proper course.
“We’re expecting investigation and proper action to be taken against the people that abused the corps member. The corps member that is on national assignment. Necessary steps will be taken to the extent that the law allows against such people that abused the female corps member.”
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