162 Lashes to Death: Ogun School Closed Amid Outrage

Teacher's Fatal Flogging

“The closure of the school was based on the directive of the state governor, Dapo Abiodun...”

Ogun State Government shuts down Obada Grammar School after SS2 student, Monday Arijo, dies from alleged corporal punishment by teacher.

The Ogun State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Obada Grammar School, located in Idi-Emi, Obada, following the tragic death of Monday Arijo, an SS2 student.

The closure comes after the alleged corporal punishment inflicted by a teacher resulted in Arijo's death on Friday, October 25.

In response to the incident, the teacher allegedly responsible has been arrested and suspended pending further investigation.

The Ogun State Government has taken swift action following the tragic death of Monday Ariyo, a student at Obada Grammar School. The school's principal, Tamrat Onaolapo, has been suspended for allowing corporal punishment, which is against the state's rules and regulations. This decision comes after a teacher, Amzadjo Elijah, allegedly flogged Ariyo 24 strokes and ordered him to perform 162 frog jumps, leading to his death.

According to Lekan Adeniran, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dapo Abiodun, “The closure of the school was based on the directive of the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, who has also directed that a panel should be set up to investigate the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident.” Governor Abiodun has vowed that those found liable will face the full force of the law, ensuring accountability for the tragic event.

The state government has also visited the family of the deceased student to offer condolences and support. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology's representatives, including the Director of Secondary and Higher Education, pledged to provide assistance during this difficult time and assured a thorough investigation. The government remains committed to ensuring learners' safety and creating a supportive school environment.

The Ogun State Government has taken a compassionate and proactive approach following the tragic death of Monday Ariyo, a student at Obada Grammar School. Representatives from the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology visited the family to offer condolences and gather firsthand information for a thorough investigation.

The delegation comprised key officials, including:

• Director, Secondary and Higher Education Department
• Principals General, Egba and Yewa Divisions
• Zonal Education Officer, Imeko Afon
• Representatives from Association of Nigerian Communicators in Public Service (ANCOPPS) Ogun State President
• Trade Union Congress
• Ogun State Chairman of Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASSUS)

This visit demonstrates the government's commitment to supporting the family during their difficult time and ensuring accountability for the incident. By collecting direct accounts, the government aims to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ariyo's death.

Top officials from Ogun State's education sector, including the Principals General of Egba and Yewa Divisions and the Director of Education, Secondary and Higher Education, visited the family of late student Monday Arijo to offer condolences and support. They assured the family that the state government would provide full support during this difficult time.

The officials also promised a thorough investigation into the incident, ensuring accountability for those responsible. They reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring learners' safety, creating a supportive school environment, and seeking justice for the bereaved family.

To demonstrate their support, the officials presented a condolence letter and a cash gift of N500,000 to the family. The state government has already taken swift action, shutting down Obada Grammar School and suspending the principal, Tamrat Onaolapo, for allowing corporal punishment against state rule.

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Idi-Emi reassured the grieving family of Monday Ariyo, the late SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, that a thorough investigation would unravel the circumstances surrounding his death. The DPO guaranteed justice would be served and ensured the family's other children would remain safe at school.

In a gesture of condolence, officials presented the bereaved family with a heartfelt letter and a cash gift of N500,000 to support them during this difficult time. The family, still reeling from the shock of their sudden loss, received the officials and expressed their profound grief.

During the visit, representatives from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, including the Director of Secondary and Higher Education, also offered their condolences and support. They pledged to investigate the incident thoroughly and hold accountable those responsible. The government's commitment to ensuring learners' safety and creating a supportive school environment was reiterated, and the family was assured that justice would be pursued.