Edo State Police Arrest Igbinedion Education Centre Students Following Viral Assault Video; Suspects To Face Family Court Charges

Edo State Police arrest students from Igbinedion Education Centre over a viral assault video. Suspects to be charged in juvenile court as 'Operation Safe Schools' begins.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 21, 2026, 9:03 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Channels TV

Apprehension and Juvenile Justice Proceedings

The Edo State Police Command has officially moved to prosecute the individuals responsible for the brutal assault of a fellow student at the Igbinedion Education Centre. In a statement released on Saturday, March 21, 2026, Command Spokesperson Eno Ikoedem confirmed that a "painstaking investigation" led to the identification and arrest of all parties directly connected to the incident. Due to the age of the suspects, the case has been referred to the Family Court, adhering to the legal frameworks governing juvenile justice and child protection in Edo State.

Details of the Viral Assault

The legal action follows a week of intense social media scrutiny sparked by footage showing two male students physically assaulting a peer. The video, which drew nationwide condemnation, depicted one of the bullies grabbing the victim by his school suit and stomping on his chest while the victim lay helpless on the ground. The severity of the footage prompted the school’s management to issue an immediate expulsion order and led the Edo State Government to demand a full criminal investigation, warning that such behavior would face zero tolerance in the state's education system.

Activation of 'Operation Safe Schools'

In direct response to the Igbinedion incident, the Commissioner of Police has ordered the immediate intensification of the "Operation Safe Schools" initiative. This program will be deployed across secondary schools throughout Edo State to identify supervisory gaps and implement stricter monitoring protocols. The Command stated that the goal is to leverage the lessons learned from this case to establish a more robust deterrent against school-based violence and to ensure a safer learning environment for all students.