Tragedy struck in Ogun State as a grieving father recounts the harrowing ordeal that led to the death of his son, a student reportedly subjected to brutal disciplinary measures at his school.
The father of the deceased student shared that his son endured 40 lashes with a cane and was forced to perform 150 frog jumps as punishment, ultimately collapsing and striking his head against a concrete floor.
According to the father, the punishment was administered as a result of a minor infraction, yet the severity of the disciplinary actions shocked the family and the community. He explained that his son, already weakened from the initial caning, struggled to complete the physically intense frog jumps. Eventually, the child lost balance, fell, and struck his head on the hard surface, sustaining fatal injuries.
The incident has raised significant concerns about the culture of corporal punishment in schools, with many parents and rights organizations questioning the safety and ethical implications of such severe measures. Witnesses allege that school authorities did not act swiftly to provide medical assistance, which may have contributed to the tragic outcome. The father revealed that by the time he was notified, his son’s condition had worsened, and efforts to revive him at a nearby medical facility proved futile.
As news of the incident spread, local authorities confirmed they are investigating the case, with calls from the community for accountability and a re-evaluation of disciplinary methods within schools. Activists have rallied around the family, demanding justice for the deceased pupil and condemning what they call “outdated and abusive practices” in student discipline.
The father expressed deep sorrow over the loss, calling for reforms to ensure no other child endures a similar fate. He urged the government to take action against those responsible and to consider enforcing stricter guidelines for school discipline, prioritizing students’ health and well-being over punitive measures.
The incident has sparked outrage across social media, with many users demanding that the state government and educational authorities take decisive action to prevent such tragedies in the future. As the investigation unfolds, the boy’s family and the public await answers, hoping that this tragedy will serve as a turning point in the treatment and safety of students in schools across Nigeria.
