Edo shuts secondary school indefinitely over students’ unrest

Edo State government has indefinitely shut Idogbo Secondary School in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state, following destruction of the school’s property by some students and hoodlums.

Secretary to Edo State Government (SSG), Osarodion Ogie, a lawyer, yesterday in an online statement, stated that 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. Ogie noted that the resumption date for the school would be communicated in due course.

He said: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, especially the principals, teachers and students of Idogbo Secondary School, Idogbo, Ikpoba-Okha LGA, 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 till further notice.

“The closure of the school is to enable the Edo State government to ascertain the level of destruction, effect repairs and put modalities in place to avoid any recurrence.”

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