AYV News, October 23, 2025
The administration of the Prince of Wales (POW) Senior Secondary School in Freetown has suspended indefinitely pupils involved in the assault of a fellow pupil, which was captured in a viral video.
The footage, which was widely circulated on social media, shows a group of pupils assaulting a colleague in the school compound.
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.”
The Principal, George Abiodun Lefevie, has 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.”
