The Ogun State government, through its Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, has suspended a teacher alleged to have beaten and punished Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-Emi, reportedly leading to his death.
The incident, which occurred on Friday, also led to the immediate arrest of the teacher. The Principal of the school, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo, was promptly queried for allowing corporal punishment to be used on the student, contrary to the established rules and regulations in the state.
The principal was given 24 hours to explain her actions and why disciplinary measures should not be taken against her for acting against the instructions of the constituted authority.
Subsequently, a letter of condolence was sent to the bereaved family, expressing sympathy for the sudden death of their beloved son and promising to seek justice for the family.
The letter, signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, described the late student as an exceptional individual who would be missed by his classmates, the school, and the state at large.
It also prayed for strength for the family to bear the irreplaceable loss and for the repose of the departed soul.
