A grieving mother in Kano State has alleged that her 14-year-old daughter died after being subjected to a prolonged disciplinary punishment at a secondary school for reportedly missing an early morning prayer session.
According to the mother, the teenager was allegedly made to remain in a stressful position outdoors for several hours under harsh weather conditions.
She claimed her daughter repeatedly requested water during the punishment but was denied access before eventually collapsing.The girl was rushed to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, the mother said.
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She further alleged that she was initially given a different explanation about the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death before information from other students raised concerns about what may have occurred.
The incident has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians calling for a thorough and independent investigation into the allegations.
As of the time of reporting, the school had not publicly responded to the claims.Authorities are expected to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death and whether any wrongdoing occurred.
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