- Army Investigates Alleged Student Assault in Lagos Military School
- Military authorities confirmed that an inquiry has commenced to establish the facts surrounding the incident
- Some school officials maintained that the matter was being handled internally
The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into allegations that an SS3 student at Command Secondary School, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, was assaulted by a school bursar.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the development followed the circulation of a photograph online showing the injured student, which quickly went viral and triggered public concern. Military authorities confirmed that an inquiry has commenced to establish the facts surrounding the incident.
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There are also indications that the individual who shared the photograph may be questioned by school management, as officials reportedly expressed dissatisfaction over the image being made public before internal procedures were concluded.
When journalists visited the school, the Commandant, Olagbende Oluwafemi, directed that enquiries be handled through official channels, stating that the matter was under investigation. The Vice Principal (Administration), Alhaji Tijani, later reiterated that the school was cooperating with the ongoing review.
Sources within the school claimed that the incident occurred during routine checks related to school regulations. According to these accounts, the institution operates specific dress codes for regular and afternoon classes, and students are expected to comply. Violations, sources said, are subject to disciplinary measures.
Some school officials maintained that the matter was being handled internally and argued that the image shared online did not accurately reflect the severity of the situation. They stated that the student had been examined and that no visible injuries were identified, adding that the marks observed were attributed to skin sensitivity rather than physical assault.
A source criticised the circulation of the photograph on social media, describing it as unnecessary and suggesting that internal resolution would have been more appropriate. The source also noted that senior military leadership has been informed about the situation.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have assured that appropriate steps will be taken once findings are concluded.
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