By Simeon OSAJIE
The management of Igbinedion Education Centre (IEC) has expelled two students who allegedly assaulted a student at the school.
The decision follows a disturbing video online showing two male students attacking another student while a third student filmed the incident.
In the viral video that circulated on X, one of the students dragged the boy by his suit while another student recorded the assault.
The school management, in a statement issued on Friday, described the behaviour as disturbing and contrary to the values it upholds.
The institution reiterated its strict zero-tolerance policy against bullying, intimidation, harassment, cultism, and any form of violence.
“Following an immediate investigation, the students responsible have been expelled from the school with immediate effect. Such conduct will never be tolerated within our school community,” the statement said.
The school also confirmed that the incident had been reported to the relevant authorities and that it was cooperating fully, noting that the students involved are minors.
“We are providing support to those affected and are working closely with their families to ensure the matter is addressed with the seriousness it deserves,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Edo State Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, urged the victim and his parents to come forward and lodge a formal complaint so the investigation could commence.
“Bullying is a criminal offence. No one is allowed to beat up and dehumanise someone like that. That is somebody’s child irrespective of whatever crime he may have committed,” Ikoedem said.