Students of IMG Secondary
School, Oke Ado, Ibadan, on Wednesday, went on rampage following the death of
one of their colleagues allegedly flogged to death by a teacher.
The student reportedly
slumped and gave up the ghost as a result of the severe punishment from a
teacher for arriving late to school.
Invaluable properties of the
school were destroyed by the students who took to protest before the members of
Nigerian police force came to rescue the situation.
The identity of the deceased
could not be ascertained as at press time while policemen had cordoned off the
area.
An eye witnesses who claimed
anonymity said “trouble started when the student arrived school after classes
had commenced for the day, he reportedly told the teacher he came late due to
illness.”
“At that point,” the eye
witness added, “the principal, who was passing by asked the teacher the cause
of the discussion.”
The principal allegedly
ordered the teacher to flog the student for coming late and in the process of
the flogging, the student slumped. “All our efforts to save the student proved
abortive,’’ the eyewitness added.
No fewer than 10 fully armed
policemen were seen on surveillance at the premises of the school with three of
their vehicles parked near the school gates.
When contacted, the Police
Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Oyo State Police Command, Adekunle Ajisebutu
said the Police is investigating the matter and promised to get back.
Most of the school
furniture-chairs and tables, cabinets were destroyed by the protesting students
and files, registers scattered around. Windows and doors of the staff room were
also vandalized.
Teachers and administrative
workers of the school were no where to be found as they took to their heels
immediately the students started the protest.
When contacted, the Police
Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Oyo State Police Command, Adekunle Ajisebutu
said the Police is investigating the matter and promised to get back.
Tribune
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