Lagos teacher’s arrest after school drama causes concern
A group of teachers at Ijaiye Ojokoro Junior College in Lagos are urging authorities to reconsider the circumstances that led to the arrest of their colleague, Peter Shodipe. The arrest followed a school drama on banditry that was mistaken for a real attack, causing panic among students and staff. Colleagues insist that Shodipe was carrying out an approved educational programme and not creating content for social media. They are calling for a fair investigation and for testimonies from all witnesses to be considered.
What happened
- Peter Shodipe was arrested after a school drama on banditry was mistaken for an actual attack, leading to panic among students.
- The drama was part of an educational programme organised by the National Value Education Department to raise awareness about insecurity.
- Some students, unaware of the exercise, shouted “Bandits! Bandits!” causing chaos and prompting police involvement.
- The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, described the incident as content creation, but colleagues dispute this, saying it was an approved school activity.
- Teachers are appealing for fairness and a thorough review, arguing the incident was a misunderstanding and not a criminal act.
