The management of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology has confirmed that three members of staff who were involved in the accidental death of a pupil in their secondary school have been arrested and are currently remanded at the Nigerian Correctional facilities in Lagos.
The student, who has been identified as AbdulRahman Dauda, was allegedly chased to his death by an unnamed class teacher recently in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.
In a video that went viral on social media, showed a woman who identified herself as AbdulRahman’s mother, staging a lone protest around the school to demand justice for her dead son.
She called out the university which was formerly Lagos State Polytechnic not to “cover it up”, claiming that the student had spent five years in the school before his death.
“AbdulRahman is a human being, he has spent five years in this school. LASPOTECH don’t cover it up, I need justice for AbdulRahman,” the woman cried out in the video.
According to reports, the teacher wanted to flog the SS2 student when he ran away and allegedly chased him into a moving car which until hit Dauda.
The student was rushed to the hospital thereafter, however, he was reportedly confirmed dead at the hospital.
According to Premium Times, the university’s Public Relations Officer, Lanre Kuye confirmed through an official statement that “the school actually lost a student through a motor accident and the matter is already in court”.
Adding that, he would not be able to comment further on it. “May the soul of the deceased rest in peace,” he said.
The statement read in part, “The International Staff School of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology wishes to commiserate with the family of Abdurahman Dauda, one of our pupils who was involved in an unfortunate incident that led to his untimely death.
“We want to state that the school and Nigerian Police commenced investigations immediately after the matter was reported. Subsequently, the case was taken to the court of competent jurisdiction, and appearances started on Monday, 31 October 2022.
“The three affected members of staff who were allegedly accused of complicity in the unfortunate situation are currently remanded at the Nigerian Correctional facilities in Lagos.
“As the case is already before a competent court, we seek the public’s prayers and understanding with the school management and parents of the deceased at this moment of grief and sober reflection.”
It added that the statement is necessary to state the current situation to the public for record purposes.
