A combined photo of one of the expelled students and his father
By Victory Oghene
At last Igbinedion Secondary School Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria has finally taken the bull by the horns by expelling the bullying Students who assaulted their colleague.
One of them is seen here being booed by fellow students as his father took him away.
It would be recalled that a viral video circulated widely on social media, wherin two students were seen repeatedly beating, kicking and dragging a boy believed to be in a junior class on the floor.
One attacker used a belt during the assault and another stomped on the victim’s chest, leaving him crying in pain.
The boy could be heard screaming in pain as another student, believed to be recording the video, pleaded with the attackers to stop.The reason for the assault remains unclear.
In a statement dated 13 March, the management of Igbinedion Education Centre said the students responsible for the attack had been expelled following an internal investigation.
“We are aware of a video currently circulating online showing a serious incident of bullying and physical assault involving students at the school,” the school said.
“The behaviour shown in the video is deeply disturbing and violates the values and standards we uphold.”
The school said it maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward bullying, intimidation, harassment and violence.
“Following an immediate investigation, the responsible students have been expelled from the school with immediate effect. Such conduct will never be tolerated within our school community,” the statement added.
The management said its priority remains the safety and well-being of students and that support is being provided to those affected while the school works with the families involved.
It also confirmed that the incident had been reported to authorities and that the school would cooperate fully with any investigation, noting that the students involved are minors.
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