A teacher at Soun High School, Mr. Fatai Adegoke, has tragically died after being brutally attacked by his own students while attempting to stop them from gambling during school hours.
Reports indicate that Mr. Adegoke reprimanded a group of students caught gambling inside a classroom.
In response, the students allegedly attacked him, inflicting severe injuries, including broken limbs.
He was rushed to a hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
A statement by concerned educators expressed grief and outrage, describing the incident as “an attack on the entire teaching profession.”
The statement called for immediate intervention by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), and law enforcement agencies.
It also urged parents to take responsibility for their children’s behavior.
Educators highlighted the attack as a reflection of moral decay in schools and homes.
They emphasized the urgent need to restore discipline and ensure safety within learning institutions.
The Oyo State government has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.
This shocking event has reignited discussions about student violence in schools and the protection of teachers.
It stressed that failure to hold perpetrators accountable could encourage further attacks and undermine the integrity of educational institutions.