By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
A teacher at Soun High School, Ogbomoso, Mr. Fatai Adegoke, has tragically passed away after being violently attacked by his own students while trying to stop them from gambling during school hours.
According to reports, Mr. Adegoke confronted a group of students caught gambling in a classroom. In retaliation, the students allegedly attacked him, leaving him with severe injuries, including broken limbs. He was rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to the injuries.
“With deep pain and righteous indignation, we mourn the tragic and avoidable death of Mr. Fatai Adegoke, a dedicated teacher who was brutally attacked by his own students while trying to stop them from gambling during school hours,” said a statement by concerned educators.
“This horrifying act is not just an assault on one man, it is an attack on the entire teaching profession.”
The statement also called on the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), TESCOM, and law enforcement agencies to act immediately against those responsible, stressing that parents should also bear accountability.
Educators described the incident as a symptom of moral decay in schools and homes, urging authorities to restore discipline and ensure safety in classrooms.
Efforts by Vanguard to reach the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, for confirmation were unsuccessful. Meanwhile, the students involved are reportedly in hiding, sparking outrage across the community.
The incident has once again intensified calls for urgent measures to protect teachers and guarantee that classrooms remain safe spaces for learning and discipline.