The Cross River State Police Command has detained a 16-year-old secondary school student for allegedly attempting to attack her teacher with a firearm, sparking widespread outrage and a debate over juvenile delinquency and societal accountability.
The incident occurred after the teacher reportedly disciplined the girl for violating school rules by cutting her coloured hair, a policy enforced by the institution. Enraged by the disciplinary action, the student allegedly returned to school with a pistol hidden in her bag, intending to harm the educator.
Thankfully, the authorities intervened before the attack could be carried out.
During interrogation, the teenager shocked investigators with two revelations:
She is an active member of the Sky Queens Confraternity, a female cult group notorious for violence and criminal activities.
The firearm belonged to her “man friend,” identified as a married father of six residing in the community.
The Cross River State Police Public Relations Officer confirmed the arrest, stating, “We are treating this case with utmost seriousness. The minor is in custody, and we are pursuing leads to apprehend the adult male who supplied the weapon. Cultism and underage access to firearms are grave threats we must eradicate.”
The girl claimed her relationship with the married man began through social media, though details remain under investigation.
The case has ignited fierce debate across social media, schools, and households, with stakeholders pointing fingers at multiple parties:
Critics question how a teenager gained access to a firearm and engaged with a much older man. “Where were her parents? This is a failure of supervision,” a local activist remarked.
Also, concerns linger over whether educators missed warning signs of the girl’s cult affiliation or behavioural shifts.
However, the rising cultism, peer pressure, and moral decay are cited as catalysts. “We’ve normalized crime and glorified lawlessness,” a community leader lamented.
Meanwhile, some argue that churches and mosques have failed to instil moral values in young people.
Calls for stricter laws against cultism and adult exploitation of minors are mounting and child protection groups have demanded urgent interventions, including:
Mandatory counselling programs for at-risk youth.
Crackdowns on cult groups and illegal firearm trafficking.
Parental education campaigns on monitoring children’s social circles and online activity.
A teacher at the school, who requested anonymity, expressed shock: “This is a wake-up call. We need safer schools and better mechanisms to identify troubled students.”
Police are working to apprehend the girl’s alleged accomplice, while child welfare officials assess her custody arrangements.
