A teacher at Soun High School, Ogbomoso, Mr. Fatai Adegoke, has tragically lost his life after being brutally attacked by his own students while attempting to stop them from gambling during school hours.
According to reports, the incident occurred when Mr. Adegoke confronted a group of students found gambling inside a classroom. His reprimand reportedly provoked the students, who then descended on him, beating him severely and breaking his limbs.
He was rushed to the hospital for treatment but sadly succumbed to the injuries sustained in the assault.
In a statement issued by concerned educators, the incident was described as both “tragic and avoidable,” condemning the attack as an assault not just on one teacher, but on the entire education system.
“With deep pain and righteous indignation, we mourn the death of Mr. Fatai Adegoke, a dedicated teacher who was brutally attacked by his students while enforcing discipline. This horrifying act is an attack on the entire teaching profession,” the statement read.
The educators called on the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), and law enforcement agencies to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice. They also urged parents to take greater responsibility for their children’s upbringing.
They described the incident as a reflection of the growing moral decay within schools and homes, warning that failure to restore discipline and respect for authority could worsen the crisis in the education sector.
Efforts to reach the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, for confirmation were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, the students involved in the attack are reportedly in hiding, as the tragic development has sparked widespread outrage across the community
