Al-Azhar Academy, the secondary school in Zaria, Kaduna State where the Principal and Vice Principal allegedly have hands in the death of a student, Marwanu Nuhu Sambo, has been shut down.
Sambo, a JSS 3 student on Friday died after he was condemned to over 100 strokes by the Principal, the Vice-principal and prefects for absenting himself from school for days.
“The police is fully aware of the incident and we are in control of the situation.
“Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the development,” the Public Relations Officer for the command, Mansir Hassan, said while confirming the incident.
Furthermore, the school’s management in a statement in which they paid condolences to the deceased’s family announced the closure of the institution.
It read partly, “Deeply saddened by the incident that led to the death of the student and prays almighty Allah to forgive the shortcoming of the deceased, grant him jannat elfirdous as his final abode and give his family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.
“Furthermore, the officers that committed this act were suspended from the school forthwith and handed over to the Nigerian Police Force for investigation and further action.
“Finally the School is closed for Academic activities till further notice.”
