RismadarVoice Reporters
March 15, 2026
The family of a student involved in a viral bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre, Benin City, has issa public apology for their son’s actions.
In a statement released on Sunday and signed by Tim Asoro, the family expressed shock and embarrassment over a video that showed two male students beating and kicking another student lying on the ground, while a third student recorded the incident.
“Watching the video has been one of the most distressing and heartbreaking experiences of our lives as parents. We are deeply ashamed that our child was involved in conduct that has caused pain and distress to another young student,” the statement read.
The family directly apologized to the victim, his family, and the school community, emphasizing that no child deserves such treatment.
They confirmed that the victim is physically unharmed, according to medical reports, but stressed that the emotional distress caused is taken very seriously.
They also expressed regret to the school management, teachers, parents, and students, acknowledging the negative attention the incident brought to the school.
According to the family, their son has expressed deep remorse, understands the consequences of his actions, and will receive guidance, counseling, and moral support to help him grow into a more compassionate individual.
“To the young boy who was hurt, to his family, to the school community, and to everyone who has been troubled by what they saw, we once again express our deepest apologies. Our family hopes and prays that healing will come to everyone affected by this painful incident,” the statement concluded.
The Edo State Police Command has summoned the school management to hand over the students involved for investigation and possible prosecution, while the Edo State Ministry of Education has set up a five-man investigative committee to determine the circumstances of the incident and identify all culpable students.
