The incident occurred at UBE Secondary School, Oju Centre.

The student, identified as 16-year-old Friday Ogamude, was said to have confronted his teacher, Oyibe Oyibe, 35, demanding the return of a cap confiscated in May 2025.

Eyewitnesses reported that the confrontation turned violent when the student allegedly attacked the teacher during a heated exchange. Oyibe reportedly collapsed on the spot.

He was rushed to Amara Hospital in Oju, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.

The remains of the deceased have been deposited at the General Hospital mortuary in Oju for autopsy

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Police authorities have confirmed the arrest of the suspect and described the incident as “deeply troubling,” assuring the public that a thorough investigation is underway and that justice will be served.