Nigeria News Today: Ogun Govt Suspends Principal After Student’s Death in Ilugun High School Protest
By Queen Madaki for The Bureau News
The Bureau News reports that the Ogun State Government has suspended the principal of the junior school at Ilugun High School, Elega, indefinitely, following a student’s death during a protest linked to illegal fee collections.
Viral Video Sparks Reactions
The suspension came after a disturbing viral video surfaced online on Tuesday, showing students vandalizing school property. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, said the decision was necessary given the principal’s alleged role in the events that led to chaos.
Illegal Fees and Protest
Investigations revealed that the principal of the junior school had been involved in collecting unauthorized fees from students, sparking a protest. Security agents were deployed to restore order, but the intervention escalated, tragically leading to the death of a student.
Unconfirmed Student Identity
According to Prof. Arigbabu, the deceased was identified by three different names—Babalola Ayornide, Salako Jimoh, and Afolabi Babalola—none of which appeared on the official Ogun State education database, raising questions about his enrollment status.
Call for Calm
The Commissioner urged calm while assuring parents, students, and the public that thorough investigations are ongoing. He pledged that anyone found responsible for the tragedy would be held accountable.
Nigeria News Today: Education Crisis in Ogun
The Bureau News notes that the incident has heightened concerns about administrative lapses and illegal practices in schools across Ogun State. With Nigeria News Today tracking developments, education stakeholders are calling for reforms to restore trust in the state’s public schools.
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