Nigeria Violence over virtue: Parent Hires Thugs to Assault Vice Principal Over WAEC Cheating Prevention

Academic integrity met physical brutality at Complete Child Development College in Akure, Ondo State, when a parent allegedly hired thugs to assault Vice Principal Mr. Rotifa. Vanguard reports the educator was beaten for confiscating an Android phone from an SS3 student during WAEC exams, sparking a chain of confrontations that escalated from heated arguments to violent revenge.

This shocking assault reveals how some parents prioritise their children's success over educational integrity and educator safety.

Key Takeaways:

• Vice Principal Rotifa confiscated an Android phone from an SS3 student during the WAEC exam on May 26
• The student's mother confronted school management, forcing the proprietor to return the confiscated phone.
• The student's brother, a former pupil, threatened the Vice Principal with violence for upholding exam rules.
• Thugs allegedly hired by the family attacked Rotifa after school hours
• Vice Principal hospitalised and discharged, but afraid to return home due to safety concerns
• Ondo State Ministry of Education launched an investigation into the assault

When enforcing academic standards becomes dangerous, what message does society send to educators and students? How can schools maintain integrity if parents weaponise violence against ethical enforcement?

Have you witnessed parents defending academic dishonesty? What support systems should protect educators who uphold examination standards despite family pressure?