‏Students at Igbinedion Education Centre in Benin City have been expelled after a viral video showed them bullying and physically assaulting a fellow student.

 

 

The footage circulating online shows a senior student violently attacking a younger student, including stamping on the victim’s head during the incident. The disturbing video sparked widespread outrage after it spread across social media.

 

 

In response, the school’s management confirmed the incident and announced that the students responsible for the assault had been expelled. In a statement, the school said: “We are aware of a video currently circulating online showing a serious incident of bullying and physical assault involving students at the school.”

 

 

The statement added: “The behaviour shown in the video is deeply disturbing and stands in direct violation of the values and standards we uphold.”

 

 

According to the school, it maintains a strict policy against violence and harassment. “The school maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward bullying, cultism, intimidation, harassment, and any form of violence,” the statement said.

 

 

Management explained that an internal investigation was immediately launched after the video surfaced. “Following an immediate investigation, the students responsible have been EXPELLED from the school with immediate effect. Such conduct will never be tolerated within our school community.”

 

 

The school also said support is being provided to the affected student and his family. “Our priority remains the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of every student. We are providing support to those affected and are working closely with their families to ensure the matter is addressed with the seriousness it deserves.”

 

 

The incident has also drawn the attention of the Edo State Police Command. The Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, urged the victim’s family to report the case formally so authorities can begin a criminal investigation.

 

 

“I have seen the video, and the only thing I can say for now is that the boy and his parents should come forward and make a complaint so that an investigation can begin,” Ikoedem said.