The Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority has sealed Al-azhar Academy in Zaria following the alleged flogging of a JSS 3 student, Marwan Sambo, to death.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Sambo, 19, was reported to have died from severe corporal punishment meted out to him for absenteeism.
In a statement on Sunday, the Director General of the KSSQAA, Dr Usman Abubakar, said the state had commenced an investigation into the case.
“In the interim, guided by the provisions of its Establishment Act (amended 2015), the KSSQAA has closed down Al-Azhar Academy, Zaria and the school premises remain sealed pending the outcomes of the investigation,” he said.
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Abubakar added that the KSSQAA team visited the Divisional Police Headquarters, Zaria City, where the school principal and the vice-principal were being detained.
“The fact-finding team then moved to Hajiya Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Zaria, where the victim was formally confirmed dead.
“Finally, KSSQAA team visited the graveyard where the victim was said to have been put to rest, and a fresh-looking grave was observed,” he said.
The DG, therefore, noted that the State Government, under the leadership of Gov. Uba Sani, assured the general public of its firm resolve to ensure a conducive learning environment, equity and justice.
Against the backdrop, he urged members of the general public to remain calm and law-abiding while the investigation continued for justice to be served accordingly.
