In a disturbing incident at Complete Child Development College, Aule, Akure, Ondo State, suspected thugs reportedly assaulted the school’s Vice Principal, Mr. Rotifa, for preventing a student from engaging in malpractice during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
According to preliminary findings by the Ondo State Ministry of Education, the attack was allegedly orchestrated by the parent of an SS3 student after the Vice Principal seized a mobile phone from the student during an examination session on May 26.
The possession of the phone contravened school and WAEC regulations.
A report by the Director of Schools in the ministry revealed that the student’s mother had stormed the school to confront the management following the seizure.
The situation escalated to the point that the school’s proprietor instructed the return of the phone to avoid further confrontation.
However, the matter took a more violent turn when the student’s brother—an alumnus of the school—allegedly threatened the Vice Principal.
However, later that day, the young men were seen loitering around the school premises. Concerned for safety, the proprietor advised Mr. Rotifa to report the incident to the police.
The report states that while Mr. Rotifa was returning from the attempted arrest of the suspects with two police officers, the attackers ambushed the police vehicle, forcefully removed the Vice Principal, and physically assaulted him.
He was later hospitalized for his injuries.
Though Mr. Rotifa has since been discharged, he has reportedly not returned home due to safety concerns.
The Ondo State Ministry of Education confirmed that investigations are still ongoing and that measures are being put in place to ensure the safety of all students and staff for the remainder of the WASSCE period.
Attempts to reach the school’s principal for further comment were unsuccessful.
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