Igbinedion School Expels Students After Assault Incident

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•On March 16, 2026, the Edo state government officially directed law enforcement to arrest and prosecute the students involved in the assault at Igbinedion School.
•The Edo Police began their probe into the bullying incident on March 15, 2026, after a viral video showed students assaulting a classmate.
•The school expelled the students shown in the viral video on March 13, 2026, as an immediate disciplinary response.
•Parents of the students involved were invited by the police on March 14, 2026, to assist with the investigation.
•Nigerian musician Davido publicly condemned the bullying incident on March 15, 2026, drawing wider attention to the case.

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▸If Edo police successfully arrest and prosecute the students it could deter future bullying in schools across Edo state and reinforce legal accountability for student violence.

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🏛Australian Federal Police 🏛Igbinedion School

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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Edo govt orders arrest, prosecution of students over bullying incident AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Davido condemns bullying in Edo school AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Edo Police order probe into school bullying incident in Benin AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Police invite parents as school expels students over viral bullying video

The Edo state government has ordered the arrest and prosecution of students involved in a bullying incident at Igbinedion School in Benin. This action follows the police investigation and aims to enforce legal consequences for violent behavior in schools, affecting students, parents, and the local community. The government’s decision highlights the seriousness of school violence and the need for accountability beyond school disciplinary measures.