Parent accuses Oyo school of negligence after son's injury
A mother has accused an Ibadan elementary school of negligence after her son suffered a deep head injury on the school premises. She claims the school failed to provide clear details about how the incident happened and did not communicate properly afterward. Marcus Williams, Chairman of the Oyo State Rapid Response Team on Gender-Based Violence, responded by saying the school's actions were appropriate and that the incident appeared accidental. The matter is still under review as both parties continue discussions.
What happened
- The mother alleges her son sustained a serious head injury at school, requiring stitches and medical treatment.
- She claims the school did not give a satisfactory explanation for the incident and failed to provide CCTV footage, citing technical issues.
- The parent also says she was blocked from a parents’ group and received no follow-up from the school about her child's condition.
- Marcus Williams stated that a fact-finding visit showed the injury was accidental and the school responded by taking the child to a hospital and contacting the mother.
- Williams noted that poor communication between the school and the mother escalated the situation, and ongoing dialogue is taking place to resolve the matter.
