Al-Azhar Academy Student dies after receiving over 130 strokes of cane from principal
The Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA) has ordered the closure of the school while investigations are ongoing.
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A devastating incident at Al-Azhar Academy in Zaria, Kaduna state, claimed the life of a 16-year-old student, Marwanu Nuhu Sambo, who succumbed to a brutal punishment. On October 20, 2023, the principal and vice principal administered over 130 strokes of the cane to the student due to his absence from school.
The Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA) has swiftly responded to this horrific event by ordering the immediate closure of the school as investigations unfold.
Eyewitnesses at the school have recounted the harrowing details of the incident. Marwanu Nuhu Sambo was initially brought to the assembly ground, where the vice principal subjected him to a severe caning. The punishment didn't end there; he was then taken to the principal's office, where the principal, vice principal, and another staff member named Musa continued the brutal assault.
The students who witnessed this incident described it as excessive and violent, with the vice principal even striking the student repeatedly on the head.
Dr. Usman Abubakar Zaria, the Director-General of KSSQAA, has expressed deep concern over this tragic event. The KSSQAA conducted a thorough investigation, engaging with the bereaved family and interviewing the victim's schoolmates. They also visited the Divisional Police Headquarters in Zaria, where the principal and vice principal were in custody. The victim's death was officially confirmed at Hajiya Gambo Sawaba General Hospital in Zaria.
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In accordance with its establishment Act, the KSSQAA has ordered the immediate closure of Al-Azhar Academy, with the school premises sealed pending the outcome of the investigation. The authorities are committed to uncovering the truth and ensuring that justice is served.
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The family of Marwanu Nuhu Sambo is seeking justice for their loved one, and the Kaduna State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the matter. ASP Mansur Hassan, the spokesperson for the command, has confirmed that the case is under investigation. The authorities are determined to uncover all the details of this tragic incident and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
