Students Caught Smoking Weed in Classroom in Uyo School

A viral video showing students in uniforms thought to be from Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Four Towns, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, smoking inside a classroom has caused a stir.

The school is located on Abak Road in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, just about 200 meters from the state secretariat that houses the Ministry of Education.

The 36-second video was posted on Facebook on Monday and has sparked many reactions from the public. It is still unclear when the video was filmed, who made it, or if the school has identified the students involved.

In the video, around 10 male students and one female student in red-and-white uniforms are seen smoking and passing what looks like weed inside an empty classroom.

The students also dance and chant to music playing in the background, while one male student is shown hugging the female student.

This footage has raised concerns among Facebook users, many of whom have questioned the level of discipline and supervision in public schools.

“This looks like the uniform of Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Four Towns, Abak Road,” said Facebook user Ubong Asanga.

“Kai, it’s obviously not their first time,” commented Etuk Boniface.

“Oh, those ones are gone,” wrote another user, Unyime Innocent.

“After, the government will be blamed for not providing desks for students,” added Otobong Nsekpong.

“The girl, if not put on check, will likely become a free-to-air girl,” warned Murphy Lawrence.

“And there must be one stupid girl in their midst,” said Itoro Edem.

“What is that girl doing in the group of boys?” asked Ekom Bassey.

“Very tiny elements, the decay in some public schools needs urgent attention. There’s no discipline nowadays. The old format of the late 80s should be invoked. Since parents are merciful, teachers should be sadistic,” suggested Anietienteabaasi Akpan.

This incident has brought back worries about drug abuse, student behavior, and supervision in secondary schools across Akwa Ibom.

The video comes at a time when there are growing concerns about substance abuse among young people in Nigeria. Schools are seen as important places for early intervention, counseling, and drug-prevention programs.

The Commissioner for Education in Akwa Ibom, Ubong Umoh, did not reply to calls and text messages asking for his comment.