The Edo State Ministry of Education has strongly condemned the violent act against a student of Igbinedion Education Centre by two fellow students, as a viral video showing the assault sparked public outrage and prompted immediate government action.
A disturbing video circulated widely on Friday showing two students taking turns to brutalize another student who was lying helpless on the floor while a third student filmed the incident.
The footage triggered widespread condemnation and calls for justice from concerned Nigerians.
In a statement released on Saturday by the ministry's permanent secretary, Edith Ebomoyi, the government described the behavior as completely unacceptable.
"The Edo State Ministry of Education has received with deep concern the disturbing video currently circulating on social media showing a student physically assaulting another student at Igbinedion Education Centre, Benin City.
The Ministry strongly condemns this act of violence in the strongest possible terms.
Such behaviour is completely unacceptable and runs contrary to the values of discipline, respect, and safety, which all educational institutions in Edo State are expected to uphold," the statement read.
Following the disturbing development, the Ministry immediately constituted a five-man investigative committee to thoroughly investigate the incident.
The committee has been mandated to urgently unravel the circumstances surrounding the occurrence and identify all students found culpable.
"Appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken against anyone found responsible in accordance with the rules and regulations guiding conduct in schools within Edo State.
The Ministry will not tolerate acts of bullying, violence, or any form of misconduct that threatens the safety of students," the statement added.
Meanwhile, the management of Igbinedion Education Centre has expelled the two students who allegedly assaulted the victim.
The decision follows the public outrage and aims to demonstrate the school's commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment.
The Punch reported that police have invited the parents of the assaulted student to file a formal complaint.
According to the police, the first step is to identify the victim and launch a proper investigation into the incident.
The ministry assured parents, school administrators, and the public that it would ensure justice is served and that necessary steps were taken to prevent a recurrence of such incidents in any school across the state.
School authorities have been urged to reinforce guidance, discipline, and monitoring of students to maintain a safe and conducive learning environment.
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