Ogun Govt Suspends Teacher For Beating Student to Death |Omohglobalnews

Ogun government suspends teacher for beating student to death, vows to ensure justice prevail

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The Ogun State government, through the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, has suspended a teacher alleged to have beaten and punished one Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi, which reportedly led to his demise.

This was disclosed in a letter of condolence sent to the family of the late student, wherein the state government commiserated with the bereaved family over the unfortunate death of their loving son.

The letter, signed by the Permanent Secretary (PS) in the state’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mrs. Oluwatosin Oloko, disclosed that the state government has queried the Principal of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-Emi, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo, where the sad incident occurred, while the erring teacher has been suspended, pending the final outcome of investigation into the remote and immediate causes of Ariyo’s death.

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The erring teacher had allegedly flogged the late Ariyo with 24 strokes of cane, after which he was also made to perform 162 ‘frog jumps’ on the instruction of the school principal as punishment for allegedly uttering disrespectful statement against the principal during a routine visit to his classroom.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident, said the late Ariyo collapsed in the process and was rushed to the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, the state capital, where he was pronounced dead.

“The incident happened on October 15, 2024. The deceased was asked to do 162 frog jumps and was given 24 strokes of the cane. He was rushed to FMC Idi-Aba for medical attention and he died today (October 25).

The deceased body has been deposited at the Ayetoro mortuary for autopsy. An investigation is ongoing,” the Police Spokesperson stated.

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Meanwhile, the state government in the condolence letter signed by Mrs. Oloko, described the late Ariyo as “an exceptional pupil who would be missed by his colleagues, the school, and the state at large.”

In a related development, the Enugu State Police Command announced on Sunday that the investigation into the fatal shooting of renowned traditional Ogene musician, Chikezie Nwamba, also known as Igbo-Jah, has been concluded, and an orderly room trial of the officer involved has commenced.

On Saturday, the command identified the officer as Ozonwanji Joseph, who was attached to the command’s Anti-Cult Tactical Squad (ACTS) unit.

In a statement on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, conveyed that the Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, assured residents of the state and Nigerians at large that justice would be served.ExxonMobil graduate internship

According to the statement, the Commissioner has ordered the immediate redeployment of the ACTS unit’s Commander, Ekeleme Chidobe, to facilitate a thorough review of the unit’s operations following reports of alleged illegal activities.

The statement partly read, “Following the tragic and unwarranted shooting and killing of Enugu-based Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, also known as Igbo-Jah, the Enugu State Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (State CID) has concluded its investigation into the incident.

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“Consequently, the orderly room trial of the implicated Police Inspector, Ozonwanji Joseph, has commenced. This trial will facilitate the next course of action in accordance with the Nigeria Police Force’s disciplinary procedures.