Samoan PM scolds more than 4000 NUS students after violent campus brawl
More than 4000 students at the National University of Samoa were given a dressing down by the country's prime minister after a violent campus brawl last month led to four arrests.
More than 4,000 students at the National University of Samoa (NUS) were reprimanded by the country's prime minister following a violent campus brawl, resulting in four arrests on criminal charges. Laauli Polataivao Leuatea Schmidt, accompanied by government officials, addressed the students during a special assembly at the NUS Gymnasium, deeming the incident a disgrace and warning against such behavior at the nation's top institution of learning.
Acting Police Commissioner Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga confirmed the arrests, stating that the charges included causing injury, assault, and disorderly conduct in a public place. The violent confrontations on campus, captured on video and shared on social media, began with an intoxicated student engaging in verbal abuse, escalating into a larger brawl involving multiple students.
The university identified 18 students through CCTV footage and social media videos, while police initiated a criminal investigation leading to the arrests. Prime Minister Laauli emphasized the university's progress since its establishment in 1984 and the importance of setting a positive example for future generations, urging students to prioritize respect and adherence to the university's code of conduct.
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