NUT Ogbomoso Zone Clarifies: Teacher Mr. Adegoke Fatai Is Alive, But in Critical Condition After Student Attack
📰 NUT Ogbomoso Zone Clarifies: Teacher Mr. Adegoke Fatai Is Alive, But in Critical Condition After Student Attack
By Dr. Odimientimi Agbedeyi, CEO, Global Egberi Media International
🕊️ Introduction
Following the earlier distressing reports that circulated across social and traditional media about the alleged death of a teacher, Mr. Adegoke Fatai, after a violent attack by some students in Ogbomoso, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Ogbomoso Zone, has officially released an update clarifying the true situation.
According to the Union’s official statement issued today, Mr. Fatai is still alive, contrary to earlier assumptions. However, he remains in critical medical condition due to the severe injuries he sustained during the unfortunate incident that occurred when he reportedly tried to stop some students from gambling during school hours.
⚖️ NUT’s Official Response
The NUT Ogbomoso Zone, in a statement signed and circulated to the press, expressed deep concern over the misleading reports of the teacher’s death while assuring that efforts are ongoing to ensure he receives the best possible medical care.
“Following a thorough investigation and on-the-spot confirmation carried out today, we are relieved to inform all members and the general public that Mr. Adegoke Fatai is alive,” the statement read.“However, he remains in critical condition and requires urgent medical attention due to the severe injuries sustained in the unfortunate incident.”
The Union further commended the swift intervention of colleagues, the school management, and local authorities who assisted in stabilizing the victim and ensuring that the matter did not escalate further.
🧩 Call for Calm and Justice
While acknowledging the emotional tension generated by the incident, the NUT leadership has appealed to members of the public and the teaching community to remain calm and allow justice to take its course.
The statement also confirmed that the Union is working closely with TESCOM Ogbomoso Zone and security agencies to ensure a proper investigation and disciplinary action against the students involved in the assault.
“We urge everyone to remain calm as necessary steps are being taken in collaboration with relevant authorities to ensure that justice is served and that the culprits are appropriately disciplined,” the statement added.
💬 Teachers Demand Stronger Protection
This incident has once again reignited calls from teachers’ unions and education stakeholders for greater protection and respect for educators across Nigeria. Many teachers, especially in public schools, continue to face rising cases of student indiscipline, threats, and physical violence, a trend that the NUT has repeatedly condemned.
The Union emphasized that no teacher should ever be endangered for carrying out their professional duty to guide and discipline students. It called for stricter school security measures, orientation for students, and the enforcement of codes of conduct that uphold respect for teachers.
🙏 Appeal for Support and Prayers
In closing, the NUT Ogbomoso Zone expressed gratitude to the public for their compassion and solidarity while urging continued prayers for Mr. Fatai’s speedy recovery.
“Let us continue to pray for the quick recovery of our dear colleague. May God grant him healing and strength in this trying moment,” the Union said.
✍️ Author’s Editorial View
The unfortunate attack on Mr. Adegoke Fatai is not just an isolated event but a reflection of a deeper moral and disciplinary decay that must be urgently addressed within Nigeria’s education system. Teachers deserve honor, protection, and support—not violence.
The path forward must involve renewed moral education, community awareness, and joint accountability between parents, schools, and government agencies.
When a society allows the hands that shape its future to be attacked, it risks destroying the very foundation of its tomorrow.
📜 Author: Dr. Odimientimi Agbedeyi
CEO, Global Egberi Media International
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Tags: NUT Ogbomoso, Education, Student Violence, Nigeria Teachers, TESCOM, Ogbomoso News, Dr. Odimientimi Agbedeyi
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Breaking: NUT Ogbomoso Zone has clarified that the teacher earlier reported dead after a student attack, Mr. Adegoke Fatai, is alive but in critical condition. The Union calls for calm, justice, and stronger protection for Nigerian teachers. ✍️ By Dr. Odimientimi Agbedeyi.
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