Two classroom teachers in Delta State were caught on camera in a physical altercation while students looked on and cheered them on. The video, which has since gone viral, shows the teachers brawling inside a classroom, with some students peeping through the windows, encouraging the fight. The chaotic scene escalates until a female colleague steps in to separate the warring teachers.
The incident, which occurred at a local school in Delta, has raised serious concerns about the conduct of teachers and the state of discipline within educational institutions. It highlights a disturbing breakdown of professionalism and respect among those entrusted with the responsibility of educating young minds.
The viral video, shows two teachers engaged in a physical fight inside a classroom. The brawl occurred during a time when students should have been focused on their studies. Instead, they were seen peeking through the windows, shouting and encouraging the teachers to continue their altercation.
One teacher, a man, is seen throwing punches while the other, a man, tries to defend himself. The scene quickly becomes one of chaos and violence. Some students, laughing and shouting in excitement, can be heard cheering the teachers on, turning the incident into an unfortunate spectacle.
A female colleague of the fighting teachers eventually steps in, attempting to break up the fight and restore order. However, the damage had already been done. The video, which was recorded by an unknown student, shows the female teacher struggling to separate the warring parties, as the students continue to watch, some even recording the fight on their phones
The incident in Delta State is a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining professionalism in the classroom. Teachers, as authority figures, have a responsibility to lead by example, demonstrating respect, discipline, and conflict resolution skills. The actions of the two teachers involved in the viral brawl, along with the students who cheered them on, reflect a breakdown in this essential aspect of education.
