At least 18 students from the National University of Samoa (NUS) have been identified from video footage of student brawls on campus grounds, which has left one student with head injuries.
Video footage now widely circulating shows fighting on campus grounds from two separate incidents.
One video shows a student lying on the ground while others continue to kick and punch him. “He was struck on the head with a steel water bottle..”
The incident this week has been confirmed by NUS to be the result of heightened retaliations to an unresolved altercation from last week Friday, where a student under the influence of alcohol was swearing on campus grounds.
Sources say the same students were involved this week, but brought “more of their crew” to the fight.
“Last Friday it was only about three or four students fighting, but this week things escalated with St. Joe and Maluafou crews joining in… and it just got much bigger.”
The National University of Samoa and the Samoa Police have since both issued press releases on the incident, however, neither statement addresses or makes reference to the condition of the injured student.
The NUS release states the University is following an “internal disciplinary process” and say the matter is being addressed in accordance with a 2014 NUS Student Conduct Statute.
“Through the University’s CCTV footage and publicly circulated videos, a total of 18 students has been identified as being involved. To date, 13 students have presented themselves to the University as part of the disciplinary process,” reads the NUS statement.
“The Statute is published annually in the NUS Calendar, provided to all enrolled students, and students are reminded of the Student Code of Conduct during Orientation Week.”
The Samoa Police have issued a statement claiming “prompt action” to identify the culprits, with warnings against violence and disorderly conduct”.
“The SPPCS reminds the public that offences such as causing public nuisance, assault and unlawful assembly with the intent to disturb the peace are serious violations of the law,” according to Police.
“Individuals found to have committed these offences may be liable to prosecution and upon conviction, may face penalties including imprisonment.”
The recent incident this week has been confirmed to be heightened retaliations to an original incident from last week Friday where a student under the influence of alcohol was swearing on campus grounds.
As confirmed from the NUS statement: “Preliminary information indicates that the incident captured on social media was linked to an earlier confrontation that took place at the University’s Foyer on Friday.”
“The initial dispute reportedly arose following an exchange involving a student who was allegedly intoxicated, which later escalated into a physical altercation. The subsequent incident on Tuesday is believed to have been a retaliatory confrontation involving additional students.”
Both NUS and Samoa Police reiterate their zero tolerance to violence and call for online speculation to be minimised.
“The University acknowledges that the full circumstances surrounding both incidents are still under investigation. As such, it would be inappropriate to speculate or comment further until the disciplinary process has been completed.”
“The National University of Samoa remains committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all students.”
It is understood several students were taken in for questioning at police headquarters on Thursday morning.
“They added more of their crew..
“Last Friday it was only about three or four students fighting, but this week things escalated with St. Joe and Maluafou crews joining in… and it just got much bigger.”
One student, seen lying on the ground while others kicked and punched him, is reportedly the only serious injury from this weeks fight.
“He was struck in the head with a water bottle..”
Sources claim that last year’s dux of St. Joseph’s College was among those involved in the altercation.
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