JSS 3 Student Hospitalized After Alleged Brutal Beating by Teacher Over Lip Gloss Use in Aba

A deeply troubling incident has recently come to light from Topnotchers School, located in Ogbohill, Aba, Abia State. A female student in Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS 3) has reportedly been brutally beaten by her teacher, who is also said to be a pastor, leading to her hospitalization and dependence on oxygen for survival.

What Happened?

According to eyewitnesses and local sources, the young student was physically assaulted after allegedly arriving at school with lip gloss applied—an act the teacher claimed was in violation of the school’s code of conduct.

While enforcing rules is expected in any academic setting, the intensity and violence of the punishment meted out have shocked many. The girl is now in critical condition at a nearby hospital, relying on oxygen support to stabilize her breathing.

The Aftermath

This disturbing event has ignited outrage in the community. Parents, human rights activists, and concerned citizens are demanding a thorough investigation into the incident. Many are questioning how a personal grooming choice—especially something as seemingly harmless as lip gloss—could justify such a level of excessive force from an educator.

Calls are now being made not just for justice for the student, but for greater accountability in Nigerian schools, where corporal punishment is still a grey area.

The Bigger Question

As this story gains traction online and offline, it has sparked a vital debate:

🟡 Was the student wrong for going against school rules by wearing lip gloss?

🔴 Or was the teacher entirely out of line—crossing the boundary of discipline into inhumane treatment, unprofessional behavior, and possible criminal assault?

Let’s Talk

📢 We want to hear your voice:
Was this discipline or outright abuse?
Who should be held accountable?Drop your thoughts in the comment section or join the conversation on social media using #JusticeForTopnotchersStudent and #SayNoToSchoolViolence.

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🛑 Violence has no place in education. Schools should be safe spaces for learning, not fear.

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