published on October 26 ,2024 by Famous
Tension rose in the Imeko Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State after a student, identified as Ariyo Monday, reportedly died following an incident in which a teacher allegedly flogged him and instructed him to perform 162 frog jumps.
According to Omatablog, Ariyo, a student at Obafemi Grammar School, passed away on Friday. In a video shared online by activist Justadetoun, it was revealed that the teacher brought a trash can into Ariyo’s class, instructing the students not to damage it. Ariyo, however, jokingly responded that the trash can was bought with the students’ money.
She explained that Ariyo’s response offended the teacher, who then reported it to the principal and received instructions to punish him. Justadetoun claimed that Ariyo was flogged with 164 strokes of the cane, during which he collapsed.
In a video observed by Daily Post, Ariyo could be seen lying on a hospital bed, groaning and struggling to speak while connected to an IV drip.
Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident late on Friday, stated that, contrary to earlier reports, Ariyo was given 24 strokes of the cane and made to perform 162 frog jumps. Odutola reported that he died at the Federal Medical Centre in Abeokuta.
She added, “The incident occurred on October 15, 2024. The deceased was instructed to do 162 frog jumps and was given 24 strokes of the cane. He was rushed to FMC Idi-Aba for medical attention, but he died today [Friday].”
The PRO noted that his body has been taken to the Ayetoro mortuary for autopsy, and the investigation into the cause of death is ongoing.