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Students of IMG Secondary School, Oke Ado, Ibadan,
on Wednesday, expressed outrage after their
colleague was 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.
Windows and doors of the staff room were also
vandalized.
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 trouble
started when the student arrived school after
classes had commenced for the day.
"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, who
confirmed the incident said investigation into the
matter had commenced.
