Edo College Ab*se Video: Govt Suspends Principal, House Master

…To Prosecute Abusers With Child Rights Law

Following a viral video showing senior students abusing their
junior colleagues in Edo College in Edo State, the state government
has suspended the school’s principal, Peter Edomwonyi, and House
Master, Oamen Stanley, indefinitely.

In a statement, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG),
Osarodion Ogie, said the principal remained suspended until
investigation was concluded.

The SSG said the video had exposed the incompetence of the
management of the school authority and the delinquent behaviour of
the students who carried out the abusive action.

He said students involved in the abusive behaviour had been
handed over to the Ministry of Justice for investigation and
prosecution in accordance with the Child Rights Law.

The statement reads in part: “The Edo State Government has
watched with disdain the disturbing viral social media video of
abuse by students of Edo College, Benin City.

“The State Ministry of Education, on enquiry, discovered that
the incident took place at the college premises and involved Senior
Secondary School (SSS) students of Akenzua Hall of residence who
are writing their National Examination Council (NECO) final
examination.

“The Edo State Ministry of Health is reaching out to the victims
to ascertain the state of their health and provide the necessary
support.”

The state government, while assuring of its commitment to
maintaining a school environment that is safe for children,
apologised to the victims of the abuse, their parents and members
of the public.

…To Prosecute Abusers With Child Rights Law

Following a viral video showing senior students abusing their
junior colleagues in Edo College in Edo State, the state government
has suspended the school’s principal, Peter Edomwonyi, and House
Master, Oamen Stanley, indefinitely.

In a statement, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG),
Osarodion Ogie, said the principal remained suspended until
investigation was concluded.

The SSG said the video had exposed the incompetence of the
management of the school authority and the delinquent behaviour of
the students who carried out the abusive action.

He said students involved in the abusive behaviour had been
handed over to the Ministry of Justice for investigation and
prosecution in accordance with the Child Rights Law.

The statement reads in part: “The Edo State Government has
watched with disdain the disturbing viral social media video of
abuse by students of Edo College, Benin City.

“The State Ministry of Education, on enquiry, discovered that
the incident took place at the college premises and involved Senior
Secondary School (SSS) students of Akenzua Hall of residence who
are writing their National Examination Council (NECO) final
examination.

“The Edo State Ministry of Health is reaching out to the victims
to ascertain the state of their health and provide the necessary
support.”

The state government, while assuring of its commitment to
maintaining a school environment that is safe for children,
apologised to the victims of the abuse, their parents and members
of the public.