Mayhem In Alaketu High School: Student Assaults Principal With Heavy Metal Object 

Chaos erupted at Alaketu Community High School in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area as a student struck the school principal, Mr. Wale Ojo, with a heavy metal object, rendering him unconscious.

The unrest began after students completed their first-term Yoruba examination. A group started playing football inside classrooms, resulting in damaged ceilings. The principal, Mr. Ojo, inspected the classrooms, documented the damages, and prepared a report.

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Mr. Ojo addressed the students, urging them to stay off school premises except for SS3 students involved in WAEC capturing. However, on Thursday, December 5, 2024, students from Alaketu High School, joined by their peers from Nazareth High School and Muslim High School, stormed the school and began unruly activities, including setting off bangers.

In response, Mr. Ojo contacted a paramilitary group, Cadet Officers, for assistance. Together, they apprehended five students, including four from the visiting schools and one from Alaketu High School. During the scuffle, one of the Cadet Officers was severely injured but held onto a student despite the attack.

The apprehended students were taken to the Imeko Police Station. While awaiting the police, one student attempted to escape. When Mr. Ojo intervened to prevent the escape, the student struck him with a heavy metal rod, causing him to lose consciousness.

The principal was later revived and treated at the Imeko General Hospital. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Ojo recounted, “I became unconscious for a period of time and woke up at the Imeko Police Headquarters before being taken to the hospital for treatment.”

Reacting to the incident, Comrade Dr. Felix Agbesanwa, State Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), expressed shock and outrage.

“It is now becoming increasingly difficult and dangerous to be a teacher in Ogun State. We will not stand by while untrained and uncultured students harm our members. An injury to one teacher is an injury to all,” he stated.

Mr. Edward Adekoya, State Chairman of ANCOPSS, shared similar sentiments.

“This incident is deeply worrying. Why should students continually torment teachers and school administrators? This trend is embarrassing and unacceptable.”

The arrested students remain in police custody, and investigations are ongoing. Meanwhile, ASUSS has pledged to monitor the situation and provide updates on any developments.