Ogun State Government has shut down Obada Grammar School located in Obada, Idi-Emi, following the tragic death of a Senior Secondary II student, Monday Arijo.
The school’s principal, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo, who had previously received a query for permitting corporal punishment in violation of state regulations, has also been suspended.
The latest action by the government was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by Lekan Adeniran, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Abiodun.
Representatives from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology were reported to have visited the family of the deceased student.
A condolence letter expressing sympathy for the family’s loss, along with a cash gift of ₦500,000, was presented to a representative of the deceased family.
The family received the officials and conveyed their profound grief and shock at the unexpected loss of their child.
The Divisional Police Officer of Idi-Emi assured the family that the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident would be thoroughly examined, and justice would be pursued.
