The Ogun State Government has shut down Obada Grammar School in Obada, Idi-emi, following the death of a senior secondary student, Monday Arijo, who breathed his last after being punished by a teacher.
The incident took place last Friday and has led to the suspension and arrest of the teacher involved, along with the school’s principal, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo, who was previously issued a warning for allowing corporal punishment against state rules.
The closure order came directly from the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, who also called for a detailed investigation into the incident.
The governor assured that “those liable by the outcome of the investigation will be made to face the full wrath of the law.”
Representatives from the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology visited the family of the late student to offer their condolences and gather more information.
During the visit, the Director of Secondary and Higher Education and the Principals General from the Egba and Yewa Divisions expressed their sympathies.
They pledged that “a thorough investigation would be launched to determine the facts surrounding the incident,” emphasizing the government’s dedication to student safety and justice.
The family received a condolence letter from the state and a cash gift of N500,000. Local police, led by the DPO of Idi-emi, assured the family that the investigation would be “unravelled to the core” and justice served.
In response, the bereaved family shared their grief and shock, calling for accountability for the loss of their child.
