The Ogun State government, through the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, has suspended a teacher alleged to have beaten and punished one Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi, which reportedly led to his death.
The incident, which occurred on Friday, also led to the immediate arrest of the teacher, as the Principal of the school, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo, was promptly queried for allowing corporal punishment to be used on the pupil, contrary to the established rules and regulations in the state.
The principal was given 24 hours to explain her actions and why disciplinary action should not be taken against her for acting against the instructions of constituted authority.
Subsequently, a letter of condolence was sent to the bereaved family, commiserating with them on the sudden death of their beloved son and promising to seek justice for the family.
The letter, which was signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, described the late pupil as an exceptional student who would be missed by his colleagues, the school, and the state at large.
It then offered prayers for the requisite strength for the family to bear the irreplaceable loss, as well as for the repose of the departed soul.
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