Fear Grips Jalingo Teachers After Colleague's Murder by Student
During a visit to the school, teachers revealed their apprehension, citing the lack of security measures and porous school premises. Some fear potential attacks due to the absence of perimeter fencing. Teachers also called for government and community intervention to enhance security in schools.
AKACHI NOEL 
In a tragic incident, Bassey Sardauna, a teacher at Government Day Secondary School Model in Jalingo, Taraba State, was fatally stabbed by a former student, identified as James Williams, on November 9. The school now grapples with a climate of fear as teachers express concerns about safety.
During a visit to the school, teachers revealed their apprehension, citing the lack of security measures and porous school premises. Some fear potential attacks due to the absence of perimeter fencing. Teachers also called for government and community intervention to enhance security in schools.
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The late Bassey Sardauna's colleagues described working in fear, emphasizing the psychological impact of his tragic death. The school's principal, Mr. Roberts Moses, outlined plans for increased security, including police presence and regular searches.
The Taraba State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Augustina Godwin, affirmed the government's commitment to the "Safe School Project" to bolster security in schools.
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Bassey's wife, Mercy, shared that her husband had a premonition of danger, expressing concern over the rising incidents of knife attacks in Jalingo. Governor Agbu Kefas has directed a ban on weapons such as knives, machetes, and daggers.
The police are actively searching for the suspect, James Williams, who remains at large. The community mourns the loss of Bassey Sardauna, remembering him as one of the best teachers, while emphasizing the need for improved school security measures.
