Miss Chidimma Ukachukwu. a 12-year-old pupil of a secondary school in
Awka, Anambra State, died after she was allegedly
flogged by her teacher for failing to do her homework.
The source explained that the girl fainted after
being flogged severally by a female teacher and was subsequently rushed to an
undisclosed hospital, where she died.
The girl’s father, Mr. Simeon Ukachukwu,
confirmed the incident, saying it was a sad development. He added that it was an
act of God.
But when Okeke was contacted, she denied ordering
the closure of the school and said that the school was on midterm break.
On investigation, it was however revealed by official of the Nigerian Union of Teachers in Akwa South Local Government Area.that schools
in the state were not on midterm break. Midterm break will commence next week
When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of
the state police command, Mr. Ralph Uzoigwe, said that the matter had not been
reported to the police, but promised that it would be investigated.
