Edo Govt. Suspends Edo College Principal, House Master Over Abuse Video Of Students

...to prosecute abusers with Child Rights Law 

By The9JaTREND

The Edo State Government has placed indefinite suspension on the principal of Edo College, Mr. Peter Edomwonyi and House Master, Mr. Oamen Stanley over the abuse video of students that went viral on social media in the school.

In a press statement issued and signed by Secretary to State Government, Barr. Osarodion Ogie, said "the government watched with disdain the disturbing viral video on social media of abuse by students of Edo College, Benin City, the Edo State.

“On enquiry, the State Ministry of Education discovered that the incident took place at the premises of the college that involved Senior Secondary School (SSS) students of Akenzua Hall of residence, who are writing their National Examinations Council (NECO) Final Examination."

According to him, “The disturbing video exposed the incompetence of the management of the school authority and the delinquent behaviour of the students who carried out the abusive action.

"On account of the above, Edo State government has instructed the Principal of Edo College, Mr. Peter Edomwonyi, to proceed on suspension effective immediately. He is to hand over all property and assets of the school in his possession to the next most senior Vice Principal of the school. He is to remain on suspension until the investigation of the incident is concluded and government provides further directive on the matter.

"Also, the House Master for Akenzua Hall of Residence, Mr. Oamen Stanley, has also been suspended indefinitely, with immediate effect.

“All the students involved in the abusive behaviour have been handed over to the Ministry of Justice for investigation and prosecution in accordance with the Child Rights Law.

"The Edo State Ministry of Health is reaching out to the victims to ascertain the state of their health and provide the necessary support."

The Edo SSG assured Edo people that Government is committed to maintaining a school environment that is safe for children and offers apologies to the victims, their parents and members of the public.