Protest In Ibadan As Teacher Flogs Student to Death

Students of IMG Secondary School, Oke Ado, Ibadan, staged protests on Wednesday after a teacher at the school flogged a student to death, Daily Post reports. The deceased, who is yet to be identified, was reportedly punished mercilessly for coming late to school.


In the aftermath of the student’s death, fellow students went on rampage at the school, destroying property. The protests eventually escalated to the point where teachers and administrative workers of the school fled.  Policemen eventually arrived at the scene.

According to an eyewitness:

    “He (the deceased) 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.”

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Oyo State Police Command, Adekunle Ajisebutu, confirmed the incident, stating that investigations have commenced.