Trouble In Ibadan As Teacher Allegedly Flog Student To Death

Trouble started in IMG Secondary School, Oke Ado, Ibadan, on Wednesday after a student allegedly flogged to death by a teacher.

The yet-to-be identified student reportedly slumped and died following severe punishment from a teacher for arriving late to school.

Some properties of the school were destroyed by the students before policemen arrived at the scene. Chairs and tables, cabinets were destroyed by the protesting students, even as they scattered documents.

As the protest escalated, teachers and administrative workers of the school took to their heels for fear of being attacked.

An eye witness told Nigerian Tribune that:

“He told the teacher he came late due to illness...... .At that point, the principal, who was passing by asked the teacher the cause of the discussion."

“The principal ordered the teacher to flog the student for coming late and he slumped in the process.... .They tried to resuscitate him but it was too late”, he disclosed.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Oyo State Police Command, Adekunle Ajisebutu, confirmed the incident said investigation is ongoing.