The Edo State Authorities Command has actually offered fresh information on the viral bullying event that triggered outrage across the state, verifying that all suspects involved have actually been jailed and will be credited the household court.
In an official upgrade issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, revealed that the incident originated from a series of vindictive attacks among students, revealing a more complex background than at first reported.
“Following an extensive and painstaking investigation, the Command confirms that all individuals straight connected to the event have actually been identified, while those linked have actually been collared and are being credited the Household Court in accordance with extant laws assisting juvenile justice and child defense,” the declaration checked out.
According to the cops, the crisis began on March 5, 2026, when 2 14-year-old female students got into a dispute with a fellow student. Throughout the run-in, the victim allegedly made an offensive remark about the women’ late dad, provoking a violent response.
Outraged by the comment, the girls supposedly assaulted the student after school hours. The situation intensified even more when a moms and dad who came to pick up her child attempted to step in however was also assaulted by the girls.
The police kept in mind that the girls, “still furious, switched on the woman, physically confronting her and dragging her clothes,” before school authorities actioned in and expelled them for misbehavior.
However, the violence did not end there. The following day, March 6, a retaliatory attack happened when the child of the attacked lady apparently attacked the brother of the girls involved, an incident which was recorded and commonly circulated online.
The Command discussed that the viral video caught “a revenge assault,” adding that the victim in the video was linked to the earlier run-in.
In action to the occurrence, the Commissioner of Authorities has actually ordered the accumulation of the Operation Safe Schools initiative across secondary schools in the state to address lapses in guidance and avoid similar occurrences.
“Furthermore, the Police Project Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) has actually been strategically set in motion to engage trainees and school administrators through advocacy, sensitization, and reorientation programs,” Ikoedem added.
The authorities also urged moms and dads, guardians, and school authorities to take greater duty for the ethical childhood of kids, while advising students to deal with conflicts through proper channels rather than violence.
“While attracting members of the public to remain calm, the Command guarantees that proactive steps are being required to make sure that justice is not just served however that steps are also emplaced to prevent a reoccurrence.”
The Command declared its commitment to protecting homeowners, particularly children, and preserving law and order across the state.