Father John Asen, the Principal of Mt St Gabriel’s Secondary School Makurdi who was accused of brutalizing an SS3 student of the school (Read here), has been asked to proceed on administrative leave with immediate effect.

The Diocesan Bishop Wilfred Anagbe gave the directive following a preliminary investigation into a petition he received on the physical abuse and torture of the student.

Father Asen was directed to hand over to the vice Principal administration who is expected to run the affairs of the school.