Kampala– Two teachers of Lubiri High School in Kampala are in trouble over a viral video of their students involved in indecent practice.
The two teachers namely Joseph Nsubuga and Lydia Nabakka, are being charged with Neglect to Prevent a Felony, C/S 389 of the Penal Code.
The video is said to have been captured as the students were on a bus while returning from a field trip in Jinja, on the 10th of June 2022.
According to Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations instituted inquiries into the incident which became known to the public through a video footage which went viral.
“Following legal guidance from the DPP, it was established that there was lack of enough supervision by the teachers during the field trip.” Said Enanga
He added, “As a result, we are recommending to the school management, the immediate suspension of students who participated in the indecent behavior and those who recorded and posted the videos on social media.”
Enanga says this will act as a lesson to other students in school, to behave in a more responsible manner.
Upon their return to school, he notes, the students will be counseled by probation officers in charge of the area, on appropriate behavior and how to refocus their attention on learning.
It was further established that the bus carried 73 students, which was more than the sitting capacity of 67 students.
“Although, the driver did not solicit the number of students, which is excusable, it was not appropriate for the school to assign only two teachers, who failed to properly supervise the bus activities.” Noted Enanga
He said all teachers charged with the duty of superetending students in school, must exercise reasonable supervision over them and the attendant circumstances. “In this instance, instead of warning the students, they left them to behave in an egregious and unsafe manner.” Said Enanga
He further called for vigilance of the school administrators noting that the acts above exposed the students to danger.
“Remember when parents bring their children to school, it is a duty of the school management to take care of their children and ensure they are safe. We call upon all schools, to take all necessary steps to ensure robust and reliable systems for preventing, reporting indiscipline, abuse, neglect of students and transparent dialogue with all stakeholders especially parents and guardians.” Urged Enanga
The Police strongly condemned all acts of lawlessness, indiscipline and inappropriate behavior in schools due to the negative impact it causes students, parents and teachers and vowed to continue holding persons who expose students to danger accountable.
