Ogun State Government has closed Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-Emi in Imeko Afon Local Government Area over the death of an SS2 student, Monday Ariyo.
The government also suspended the principal of the school Tamrat Onaolapo.
Governor Dapo Abiodun’s chief press secretary Lekan Adeniran stated this in a press release on Tuesday.
Ariyo slumped and died last Friday following corporal punishment that included 42 strokes of the cane and 162 frog jumps. The teacher allehgedly responsible has since been arrested.
“Representatives of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology have also visited the family of the late student,” said the statement.
“The visit was to offer condolences to the family and express the ministry’s sorrow over their loss as well as collect first-hand accounts of the incident for a thorough investigation.
“The officials assured the family that thorough investigation would be launched to determine the facts surrounding the incident and that accountability would be pursued.
“They reiterated the government’s commitment to learners’ safety, the creation of a more supportive school environment, and justice for the bereaved family over the sudden death of their son.”
The statement added that a condolence letter to commiserate with the bereaved family over the loss as well as a cash gift of N500,000 were handed over to the family’s representative.
