Edo Govt Orders Arrest, Prosecution Of Igbinedion School Students Over Bullying Incident

The Edo State Government has ordered the arrest and prosecution of students from Igbinedion Education Centre who were involved in a bullying incident that went viral online.

The state Commissioner for Information, Kassim Afegbua, disclosed this on Monday during an interview on the Sunrise Daily programme on Channels Television.

Afegbua explained that the government acted quickly after watching the video, which showed some students allegedly attacking another student.

He said the footage raised serious worries among parents and concerned Nigerians about student behaviour and discipline in schools.

“It is quite disturbing. When we heard the news and saw the clips of the video, we were wondering what could have warranted such behaviour,” he said.

Afegbua stressed that there is no excuse for bullying in schools.

“There will be no justification for that kind of treatment. It is very unacceptable,” he added.

The commissioner said the government immediately took steps by expelling the students involved and also instructed the police to arrest them and ensure they face legal consequences.

“We took action almost immediately that led to the expulsion of the students involved. But it is not just about expulsion; we also directed the police to make sure the students are properly arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law,” Afegbua said.

He added that he personally contacted the state Commissioner of Police to confirm that the investigation was ongoing.

“I placed a call to the Commissioner of Police this morning to be sure they are taking steps. He told me he is expecting the parents to bring the students involved, and after investigations, they will be charged in court,” he said.

Afegbua described the incident as a warning to parents, teachers and school authorities about the need for closer supervision of students and stronger discipline in schools.

The video that circulated widely on social media showed two male students beating and kicking another student who was lying on the ground.

One of the attackers was seen dragging the victim by his uniform and stepping on his chest while the boy cried in pain.

A third student who filmed the incident could be heard begging them to stop.

The video triggered widespread anger on social media and led the school to take disciplinary action.

Following the incident, the Edo State Police Command invited the school’s management to hand over the students involved for investigation and possible prosecution, while the state government warned that anyone found responsible would face punishment.

The Edo State Ministry of Education has created a five-member investigative panel to look into what happened and identify all the students connected to the incident.

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