Igbinedion School Bullying: Police Arrest Students, Case Moves to Court
What started as a school fight has now taken a legal turn, with students involved in the viral bullying case at Igbinedion Education Centre in Edo State facing court proceedings.
The Edo State Police Command confirmed that all suspects linked to the incident have been arrested and will be charged to a family court in line with laws guiding juvenile justice and child protection.
The case drew widespread attention after videos surfaced online showing a student being beaten, flogged, and kicked by other students.
According to the police, investigations revealed that the incident began on March 5, 2026, when two 14-year-old female students had a disagreement with another student. During the altercation, the student allegedly made an offensive remark about their late father.
Angered by the comment, the girls reportedly attacked the student after school hours. In the process, a parent who tried to intervene was also assaulted, as the girls turned on her and dragged her clothes. The school management later expelled the students for the violent act.
However, the situation escalated the following day.
Police said the son of the assaulted parent carried out a revenge attack on another student — identified as the brother of the girls — in the now-viral video recorded by another student.
Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police ordered the усиление of the Operation Safe Schools Initiative across secondary schools in the state to prevent a recurrence.
The police also activated its Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices to engage students and school authorities through sensitisation and reorientation programmes.
Authorities have urged parents, guardians, and school management to take greater responsibility for students’ behaviour, while advising students to resolve conflicts through appropriate channels.
The Edo State Ministry of Education has also condemned the incident, describing the behaviour as unacceptable and contrary to the values of discipline, respect, and safety expected in schools.
As the case moves to court, the incident highlights how quickly school conflicts can escalate — and the serious consequences that can follow.
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