Chaos In Exam Hall: Hired Thugs Beat Vice Principal For Blocking WAEC Cheating

According to a preliminary report from the Ondo State Ministry of Education, the incident began on May 26 when Mr. Rotifa caught an SS3 student with an Android phone during the examination, in violation of the school’s no-phone policy. Acting in accordance with exam regulations, the Vice Principal confiscated the device to curb any attempt at malpractice.

The next day, the student’s mother reportedly stormed the school to confront the administration. After a tense exchange, the school’s proprietor instructed that the phone be returned to her, which was done.

However, the situation escalated when the student’s elder brother—an alumnus of the school—allegedly came to threaten Mr. Rotifa, vowing to retaliate.

Later that day, suspicious individuals were seen loitering near the school. Acting on the proprietor’s advice, Mr. Rotifa visited a nearby police station with two officers to report the threat. On their way back, the police vehicle was ambushed by the same group of assailants, who forcefully dragged Mr. Rotifa out and beat him severely.

He was rushed to the hospital and later discharged but has reportedly avoided returning home due to concerns for his safety.

The Ondo State Ministry of Education, under the leadership of the Director of Schools, has launched an official investigation into the assault, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend those responsible.