Ogun govt shuts school over student’s death

The Ogun State government has ordered the closure of Obada Grammar School in the Imeko Afon local government area of the state over the death of a Senior Secondary School (SSS 2) student, Monday Arijo.

The government also suspended the Principal of the school, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Lekan Adeniran, announced this in a statement on Tuesday in Abeokuta.

He said Onaolapo was earlier issued a query for allowing corporal punishment against the established rules and regulations in the state.

The spokesman added that the measure followed the arrest and suspension of the teacher allegedly responsible for the death of the student on Friday.

According to the statement, the closure of the school followed the directive of Governor Dapo Abiodun.

The student died after a punishment that included 42 strokes of the cane and 162 frog jumps.

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Adeniran said: “The governor also directed that a panel be set up to investigate the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident.

“He promised that those found liable at the end of the investigation would face the full wrath of the law.

“Representatives of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology have also visited the family of the late student.

“The visit was to offer condolences to the family and express the ministry’s sorrow over their loss as well as collect first-hand accounts of the incident for a thorough investigation.

“The officials assured the family that thorough investigation would be launched to determine the facts surrounding the incident and that accountability would be pursued.

“They reiterated the government’s commitment to learners’ safety, the creation of a more supportive school environment, and justice for the bereaved family over the sudden death of their son.”

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