Choice Osarumen Asoro, the son of a a hotelier, Timothy Asoro and
Dino Uyi, whose father is a manager at First Bank have been expelled by Igbinedion Educational Centre authority, Benin City, Edo State.
The students expulsion after they were caught bullying and torturing a younger student in an incident at the school’s premises that set social chipping and buzzing.
The disturbing footage, captured in a widely circulated video, shows a fat student, believed to be a senior, repeatedly flogging a boy who was wrestled to the ground with what appeared to be a belt, while another student running a commentary at the background pleaded with the attackers to stop the alleged assault.
The pleas, which fell on deaf ears as the assaulters attempted to stamp on the victim’s head while the victim struggled to shield himself with his hands.
At some point, the second attacker reportedly tried to seize the phone used to record the incident after the person behind the camera called him “Boss” and “Choice”, which appeared to be his name.
In a statement, the management of Igbinedion Education Centre, described the behaviour as disturbing, noting that the unnamed students involved had been expelled, stressing that the institution operates a strict zero-tolerance policy against bullying and other forms of violence.
“We are aware of a video currently circulating online showing a serious incident of bullying and physical assault involving students at the school.
“The behaviour shown in the video is deeply disturbing and stands in direct violation of the values and standards we uphold. The school maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward bullying, cultism, intimidation, harassment, and any form of violence.
“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.
“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 been reported to the appropriate authorities and knowing that the students are minors; the school is cooperating fully”, it said.
In the meantime, the Edo State government through the State Ministry of Education has ordered a probe into the incident and assured of psycho-social support to the victim of attack and his parents.
In another viral video published on the internet, the father of one of the bullies, received public embarrassment alongside his son after expulsion while the duo was walking out of the school’s premises.
