Happyland Preparatory School in Buruburu has issued a statement addressing what it describes as misinformation surrounding an incident in which a teacher is alleged to have defiled a Grade 9 learner.
In a statement released by the school’s management, the institution rejected claims of a cover-up, noting that it has been operational for over 30 years and has consistently prioritised the safety and welfare of learners.
“Happyland Preparatory School wishes to address an incident involving one of our learners and to clarify certain misinformation currently circulating in the public domain,” the statement read.
“The school has been operational for the past 32 years and has consistently upheld the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of its learners. Allegations suggesting otherwise are false.”
According to the administration, the staff member at the centre of the allegations was newly employed, having joined the school on January 12, 2026, and had been at the institution for less than three weeks at the time of the reported incident.
“The school is deeply hurt and disturbed by the alleged actions involving our learner,” the management stated.
The incident is reported to have occurred on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The school said it took immediate action upon becoming aware of the matter.
“The culprit was taken to the police station without delay, while the victim was rushed to a medical facility for the necessary examination and care,” the statement said.
The management further confirmed that the case is now being handled through the appropriate legal channels and is before the court. It dismissed claims circulating online that the school failed to cooperate with authorities.
“Contrary to claims being spread on various platforms, the school has fully cooperated with relevant authorities and remains in communication with, and supportive of, the affected learner and the family,” the statement added.
Happyland Preparatory School reiterated that it does not tolerate abuse in any form, reaffirming its commitment to child protection, lawful investigations, and safeguarding the dignity of learners and the wider community.
The school also appealed to the public and the media to avoid spreading unverified information and to allow the legal process to proceed, while respecting the privacy and rights of the learner involved.
