By: Davida & Kelfala
Freetown, 22nd October 2025- The administration of Prince of Wales (POW) Senior Secondary School has, in a swift and uncompromising response, handed down indefinite suspensions to pupils involved in the brutal assault of a fellow pupil, captured in a viral video that has ignited public outrage.
The footage, widely circulated on social media, shows a group of students physically attacking a colleague on school grounds. The victim, identified as Emmanuel, a junior student described by the principal as “a very small boy,” was reportedly targeted by a clique known internally as “The C’s.”
Principal George Abiodun Lefevie, speaking to Truth Media, confirmed that he received the video from the President of the POW Old Boys Association on Tuesday. By then, two teachers had already intervened, identifying both the victim and one of the main perpetrators, Joseph Kallon.
“Once Joseph was identified, he gave us the names of the other boys involved,” Lefevie said, adding that Kallon was immediately suspended indefinitely. “We will not call him back,” he declared, underscoring the school’s zero-tolerance stance on violence.
So far, five students have been implicated, including Abdul Karim Nabie, Ahmed Sesay, and Benjamin B.A. Sesay. Some failed to report to school the following day, prompting further disciplinary scrutiny.
To ensure a thorough investigation, the school’s internal disciplinary task force, known as the “Scorpion Squad” and led by senior teacher Mr. Dauda Marrah, is conducting interviews with each suspect. Once concluded, all identified students will be summoned with their parents to receive formal letters of indefinite suspension.
“This should send a clear message,” Lefevie warned. “Any pupil found disobeying school rules or engaging in violence will face the same consequence.”
The principal also confirmed that the matter will be escalated to the police once the school’s internal process is complete. “We are custodians of these boys, and we must act responsibly,” he said. “After our process, parents may choose to take police action or settle the matter among themselves.”
This is not the first time POW has had to confront violence on campus. Lefevie referenced a previous incident in which a student named Alusine was expelled for stabbing a fellow pupil. Though the families later reached a settlement, the principal reiterated that the school does not tolerate the use of sharp instruments or any form of aggression.
He concluded with a stern warning against unauthorized clubs and gang-like groups operating within the school. “Such behaviour has no place here,” he said. “We want Sierra Leoneans to know that the school authorities are fully handling the matter. Discipline and moral training remain our top priorities.”
