Family Apologizes for Edo School Bullying Incident

The family of a student involved in a bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre in Benin City has publicly apologized after a video of the attack went viral. The video depicted several male students beating and kicking a fellow student on the ground.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Tim Asoro, on behalf of the family, expressed shock and deep embarrassment over the incident, acknowledging the pain and distress caused to the victim and their family. The family emphasized that no child deserves such treatment and expressed relief that medical reports confirmed the victim was physically unharmed.

They also stated that they would ensure their son receives guidance and counseling to develop compassion and responsibility. The school management has expelled the students involved and is cooperating with the Edo State Police Command, which has launched an investigation into the incident, promising to prosecute anyone found culpable.

This incident is part of a broader concern regarding bullying in Nigerian schools.