Godsent Ogbebor
Oyo Students Beat Teacher to Death for Stopping Gambling
A teacher at Soun High School in Oyo State, Mr. Fatai Adegoke, has died after being attacked by a group of students who allegedly assaulted him for trying to stop them from gambling during school hours.
Witnesses said the incident occurred when the teacher confronted some students found gambling in one of the classrooms. The students reportedly turned violent, beating him severely and leaving him with multiple injuries.
Mr. Adegoke was rushed to the hospital for treatment but later died from the injuries he sustained.
The tragic death has sparked anger and grief among teachers and community members, who described the attack as a shameful reflection of moral decay among students.
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“This horrifying act is not just an assault on one man, it is an attack on the entire teaching profession,” a group of concerned educators said in a statement.
They urged the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), and law enforcement agencies to ensure justice is served, while also calling for parents to be held responsible for their children’s behavior.
Efforts to reach the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, for confirmation were unsuccessful as of press time.
Meanwhile, the students involved in the assault are reportedly on the run, as outrage continues to spread across the community.
The incident has renewed calls for stricter measures to protect teachers and maintain discipline in schools across the state.
