Management of Igbinedion Education Centre in Benin City, Edo State, has expelled students associated with a bullying and physical assault incident captured in a video presently circulating online.
In an official declaration provided on March 13, 2026, the school described the behaviour seen in the viral video footage as “deeply disturbing” and a clear offense of the organization’s values and disciplinary standards.
According to the declaration, the school preserves a strict zero-tolerance policy toward bullying, cultism, intimidation, harassment, and any kind of violence within its community.
“We know a video presently distributing online revealing a severe occurrence of bullying and physical attack involving trainees at the school. The behaviour displayed in the video is deeply troubling and stands in direct infraction of the worths and requirements we promote,” the management stated.
Following an immediate investigation, the organization validated that the students responsible for the act had been expelled with instant impact.
“Following an immediate investigation, the students responsible have been expelled from the school with immediate result. Such conduct will never ever be endured within our school neighborhood,” the statement added.
The school likewise highlighted that the security and wellness of trainees stay its top concern, keeping in mind that support is being provided to those impacted while the school works closely with their families.
“Our top priority remains the safety, self-respect, and wellbeing of every student. We are providing assistance to those impacted and are working closely with their families to make sure the matter is resolved with the severity it is worthy of,” the management said.
The organization even more disclosed that the incident has been reported to the relevant authorities, including that it is fully cooperating with investigations, specifically as the trainees involved are minors.
The statement 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.