An 11-year-old pupil of Federal Authorities Faculty, Ikot Ekpene in Akwa Ibom state, UfokObong Godwin, has died underneath controversial circumstances.
The household and the school authority mentioned investigations are ongoing to unravel the circumstances behind his demise.
The boy’s dying, which reportedly occurred within the early hours of 5 April, has drawn public consideration, following claims circulating on social media alleging {that a} senior pupil assaulted him.
A senior pupil allegedly struck the sufferer on the neck after he had refused handy over his provisions to the senior pupil, which led to his being rushed to a medical facility.
The submit additional claimed that the college authorities handled the sufferer with out informing his mother and father and that they later allowed him to return dwelling with out disclosing the incident to his mother and father.
An internet account mentioned on 1 April, the boy reportedly complained of neck ache and acquired remedy. However within the early hours of 5 April, he reportedly died from issues related to blood clots round his throat.
The college authorities nonetheless provided a distinct account.
The Vice Principal (Administration), Hassan Adamu, declined to remark, stating that he was not authorised to talk.
The Faculty Principal, Ezeogu Jude, mentioned by cellphone that the matter was underneath investigation.
“He went to the school clinic, was checked and returned to the hostel. He continued his examination and went about his regular actions,” the principal mentioned.
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