Edo Police Arrest Igbinedion School Bullies; To Face Juvenile Court

The Edo State Police Command says all individuals linked to the viral bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre have been apprehended. They will be charged in the family court under juvenile justice and child protection laws. Footage showed the victim being flogged, punched and stamped on the head and ribs. Police traced the fight to a verbal dispute over an offensive remark about a late father, which later escalated into a parent being attacked. The school expelled the students involved. The Commissioner of Police has launched an Operation Safe Schools initiative across Edo secondary schools to strengthen supervision and prevent a recurrence. Authorities urge parents and school officials to take greater responsibility for moral guidance and to encourage students to report grievances through proper channels. The command assures the public that justice will be served and safeguards for all children will be reinforced.

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