Edo govt shuts school indefinitely over students unrest

The Edo State Government, on Friday, announced the indefinite closure of Idogbo Secondary School in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state.

The indefinite closure of the school was a result of the wanton destruction of the school’s property by some students and hoodlums on December 2, 2021.

The students, it would be recalled, had on Tue said day attacked the policemen drafted to the school to forestall breakdown of laws and order, before descending on the principal and thereafter, set a section of the school ablaze.

Announcing the closure, the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Osarodion Ogie, in a statement, said the closure of the school was to enable the government to ascertain the level of destruction, effect repairs and put modalities in place to avoid any reoccurrence in the future.

Ogie noted that the resumption date for the school would be communicated in due course.

“It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, especially the principals, teachers and students of Idogbo Secondary School, Idogbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, that sequel to students unrest, which resulted in the destruction of the school’s property by some students and hoodlums on December 2, 2021, the school is hereby closed down till further notice.

“The closure of the school is to enable the State Government to ascertain the level of destruction, effect repairs and put modalities in place to avoid any reoccurrence in future,” the statement read.

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