Management of Igbinedion Education Centre in Benin City, Edo State, has actually expelled students involved in a bullying and physical attack event recorded in a video presently flowing online.
In an official statement provided on March 13, 2026, the school explained the behaviour seen in the viral video as “deeply troubling” and a clear violation of the institution’s values and disciplinary requirements.
According to the declaration, the school keeps a stringent zero-tolerance policy towards bullying, cultism, intimidation, harassment, and any form of violence within its neighborhood.
“We understand a video currently circulating online revealing a severe occurrence of bullying and physical attack including students at the school. The behaviour displayed in the video is deeply disturbing and stands in direct violation of the worths and requirements we uphold,” the management stated.
Following an instant examination, the organization confirmed that the students accountable for the act had been expelled with immediate impact.
“Following an instant investigation, the students accountable have been expelled from the school with immediate effect. Such conduct will never ever be endured within our school neighborhood,” the declaration added.
The school also highlighted that the security and health and wellbeing of students stay its top concern, noting that assistance is being offered to those affected while the school works carefully with their families.
“Our priority remains the security, dignity, and health and wellbeing of every student. We are supplying support to those impacted and are working carefully with their families to guarantee the matter is attended to with the seriousness it should have,” the management said.
The institution further divulged that the incident has been reported to the appropriate authorities, including that it is totally working together with investigations, especially as the students included are minors.
The declaration was endorsed by the management of the school, consisting of Acting Principal of the Montessori/Nursery School, Mrs Ann Apoh; Performing Principal of the Montessori/Primary School, Mrs Towo V. Irore; Principal of the Junior Secondary School, Mr. O. E. Aikhionbare; and Principal of the Senior Secondary School, Mr. Collins Eriologbe.