The Edo state government has directed the arrest and prosecution of students involved in a viral bullying incident at Igbinedion Secondary School, warning that such acts will not be tolerated.
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The case came to light on Friday after a video circulated on social media showing two male students physically assaulting a fellow student who was lying helpless on the ground.
In the clip, one of the alleged bullies was seen grabbing the victim by his suit and stomping on his chest while the boy cried in pain.
A third student, believed to be recording the incident, could be heard pleading with the attackers to stop.
The footage sparked widespread outrage, with many condemning the act, which compelled the school management to expel the students involved.
Speaking on Monday during an interview on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme, Kassim Afegbua, the Edo state commissioner for information, said the students involved would face prosecution.
“Three students were involved. And the commissioner of police said the parents and the culprits are expected to come and they would definitely face prosecution,” Afegbua said.
“Even though they are minors, there are juvenile correctional centres where they can be kept if the courts decide on a pronouncement regarding prosecution.”
The commissioner described the incident as “quite worrisome”, noting that it highlights the responsibilities of parents and teachers.
“This is a boarding school, so students are under the supervision of their teachers while parents are away,” he said.
“But when they return home, how do we find out what they are doing? This boy could have just passed on from the level of physical assault, and we may not have known if videos were not shown. It could have just been another unreported incident.”
Afegbua added that the government is taking the matter very seriously, noting that Monday Okpebholo, governor of the state, has directed the Edo police commissioner to press charges against the students and carry out a thorough investigation into the prevailing conduct at Igbinedion Education Centre.
“Imagine how painful it would be if your child went to school and the next thing you hear is that they passed away, not by their own fault, but because of unholy conduct by seniors or classmates. We are frowning very strongly about this,” he said.
“People are coming forward with additional information about similar incidents we were not previously aware of. These kinds of things are recurring, which means there is more to it than meets the eye.”
According to the official, a five-man investigative committee set up by the state government has already begun work at the school to gather statements from witnesses, including those willing to speak anonymously.
“We will gather all relevant information and evaluate it based on what is expected of an institution,” Afegbua added.
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