A 12-year-old
student of a secondary school in Awka, Anambra State, Miss Chidimma Ukachukwu,
has died after she was allegedly flogged by her teacher for failing to do her homework.
student of a secondary school in Awka, Anambra State, Miss Chidimma Ukachukwu,
has died after she was allegedly flogged by her teacher for failing to do her homework.
The girl
fainted after being flogged severally by a female teacher and was subsequently
rushed to an undisclosed hospital, where she died.
fainted after being flogged severally by a female teacher and was subsequently
rushed to an undisclosed hospital, where she died.
Following
the tragic incident, the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Uju Okeke, ordered
the closure of the school.
the tragic incident, the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Uju Okeke, ordered
the closure of the school.
The
girl’s father, Mr. Simeon Ukachukwu, confirmed the incident, saying it was a
sad development. He added that it was an act of God.
girl’s father, Mr. Simeon Ukachukwu, confirmed the incident, saying it was a
sad development. He added that it was an act of God.
When
contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the state police command, Mr. Ralph
Uzoigwe, said that the matter had not been reported to the police, but promised
that it would be investigated.
contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the state police command, Mr. Ralph
Uzoigwe, said that the matter had not been reported to the police, but promised
that it would be investigated.
Some teachers are
wicked sha…
wicked sha…
