Edo school bullying: We are deeply ashamed – Family apologies for son’s actions
The family of one of the students who were seen in a viral ass@ulting a colleague at Igbinedion Education Centre, Benin City, Edo State, has issued an apology for their son’s actions.
The disturbing video showed two male students be@ting and kicking another student lying on the ground, while a third student recorded the incident
In a statement released on Sunday, March 15, 2026 and signed by Tim Asoro, the family expressed shock and embarrassment over the incident.
“Watching the video has been one of the most distressing and heartbreaking experiences of our lives as parents,” the statement read.
“We are deeply ashamed that our child was involved in conduct that has caused pain and distress to another young student.”
They apologised to the student affected, the boy’s family, and the school community.
“To the student who was affected, we want to say from the depths of our hearts that we are truly sorry. No child deserves to be treated in such a manner. Our hearts go out to him and to his family.”
