In a tragic incident at Obada Idi-Emi High School, located in Imeko Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State, a student identified as Ariyo has reportedly died after a teacher allegedly administered 162 strokes of the cane as punishment for breaking a dustbin.
The incident was brought to light by an activist, Adetoun, who posted about it on Instagram. According to Adetoun’s account, the teacher had brought a dustbin into Ariyo’s class with strict instructions that it should not be broken. Ariyo, in a playful response, allegedly remarked that the dustbin was purchased with student funds, which reportedly angered the teacher.
Following this, the teacher escalated the matter to the school principal, who then ordered Ariyo’s punishment. Acting on these instructions, the teacher allegedly proceeded to flog Ariyo repeatedly. During the course of the punishment, Ariyo reportedly collapsed and lost consciousness.
Adetoun further alleged that school staff, including the teacher, delayed taking Ariyo to a hospital for medical attention. When he was eventually taken to a hospital, he was pronounced dead.
Confirming the incident on Friday, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, said the student was confirmed dead at the Federal Medical Centre in Abeokuta, the state capital.
She said contrary to reports of being beaten 162 strokes of a cane, Ariyo was made to perform 162 frog jumps and was beaten 24 strokes of the cane.
She said, “The incident happened on October 15, 2024. The deceased was asked to do 162 frog jumps and was given 24 strokes of the cane.
“He was rushed to FMC Idi-Aba for medical attention and he died today (October 25). The deceased body has been deposited at the Ayetoro mortuary for autopsy. An investigation is ongoing.”