Ondo : Tragedy as female secondary school student stabs classmate to death

A shocking incident unfolded at Akoko Anglican Grammar School in Arigidi, Ondo State, as a Senior Secondary School student, Habib Salau, was fatally stabbed by a female classmate identified as Sandra.

The tragic event occurred after school hours on Thursday, following an altercation between the two students.

Eyewitnesses reported that the scuffle escalated, and during the fight, Sandra stabbed Habib with a knife. His body has since been deposited at the Specialist Hospital mortuary in Ikare.

According to sources, Sandra admitted that the knife used in the attack was provided by a student from Ajiroke Technical School, raising further concerns about violence and weapon access among students.

The school community has been thrown into panic and grief, with teachers describing the event as a tragic and distressing occurrence.

One teacher, speaking to reporters, expressed disbelief and sadness over the situation.

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The Ondo State Police Command spokesperson, Funmi Odunlami, confirmed the incident and assured the public that the case has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for a thorough investigation.

Odunlami also emphasized that the police are committed to uncovering the full circumstances surrounding the death of the student, and justice will be served.

This incident has raised serious concerns about student violence and the need for stricter measures to ensure the safety and well-being of students within school premises.