Riot erupted at IMG Secondary School, Oke Ado, Ibadan, on Wednesday, as students went on rampage following the death of one of their colleagues allegedly flogged to death by a teacher.
The student reportedly slumped and gave up the ghost as a result of the severe punishment from a teacher for arriving late to school.
An eyewitness who remained anonymous while narrating the incident said that trouble started when the student arrived school after classes had commenced for the day, he reportedly told the teacher he came late due to illness.
At that point the principal, who was passing by asked the teacher to flog the student for coming late and in the process, the student slumped and died.
While confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Oyo State Police Command, Adekunle Ajisebutu said the Police is investigating the matter.
Destroyed by the protesting students were furniture-chairs and tables, cabinets, students files and registers,windows and doors of the staff room.
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