An 11-year-old pupil, Alao Idera, lost her right eye in a classroom accident at Owiwi Nursery and Primary School, located in Obada Oko, Ogun State.
The incident involved a student-teacher, Adeola Adeyemo, who is currently in police custody.
Adeyemo, a 400-level student of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode, was undergoing her teaching practice at the school when the accident occurred.
Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday.
According to Odutola, the teacher was holding a cane in preparation for an end-of-year party when the pupils rushed toward her. During the commotion, the cane accidentally pierced Idera’s right eye.
“The child was immediately taken to the Federal Medical Centre in Abeokuta for treatment,” Odutola said. “Unfortunately, the injury was severe, and the pupil underwent surgery to remove her right eye.”
Odutola clarified that the incident was not caused by any form of punishment or misconduct.
“The teacher did not flog the pupil, and there was no wrongdoing by the child. It was an unfortunate accident,” she explained.
Following the injury, Adeyemo reportedly attempted suicide but was quickly rushed to the hospital, where she is now stable.
“The teacher, overwhelmed by the gravity of the situation, attempted suicide. She was taken to the hospital and is currently in a stable condition,” Odutola added.
