LASUSTECH closes staff school indefinitely over pupil’s death
The International Staff School of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (ISS-LASUSTECH) has shut down pending investigation of the death of a pupil.
Peoples Gazette had earlier reported that three suspects were arrested in connection with the death of Abdul-Rahman Dauda, a pupil of the school located in Ikorodu.
The SS2 pupil was allegedly chased to his death by his teacher on October 28. The mother of the deceased took to protesting the death of her son in front of the school gate.
In a statement, the spokesperson for ISS-LASUSTECH, Lanre Kunye, said the school has been shut down due to the unfortunate incident.
He added that students will be engaged in online learning while the school will be restructured and repositioned.
“In view of the unfortunate incident that recently occurred at Lagos State University of Science and Technology International Secondary School (LISS) which claimed the life of a student, the Management of Lagos State University of Science and Technology wishes to inform the general public that the school has been closed forthwith due to the unfortunate incident.
“During this period, students will be engaged with on-line learning. The period of closure will be used to restructure and reposition the school,” the statement said.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
![Bola Ahmed Tinubu [Credit: BAT]](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/Bola-Ahmed-Tinubu-2-2.png)
Lagos
2023: Agege LGA promises Tinubu more than 300,000 votes 
Officials of the local government are confident that Mr Tinubu would defeat other presidential candidates to emerge as the president in the 2023 polls.
Hot news Home top
Alex Pereira knockout Israel Adesanya to become UFC middleweight champion
The Last Stylebender dominated the three rounds out of the previous four rounds, before blowing it away with just two minutes remaining.
Health
Blackouts: FG says manufacturers of vaccines in Nigeria to use generators
The Buhari regime has expressed Nigeria’s readiness to become a global hub for manufacturing and distribution of vaccines.
Showbiz
Shina Peters, Alariwo of Africa thrill fans at 35th edition of NAFEST
The festival hosted by the Lagos State government, has its theme as “Culture and Peaceful Co-existence”.
Economy
CISLAC urges support for SMEs, says small businesses backbone of developed countries 
At a meeting calling for more fiscal support from the federal government, CISLAC said SMEs in Nigeria remain critical constituents of the country’s economy.
Sport
Kada Emerald outshine Nigeria Customs Service at Beach Volleyball Tour
The Kaduna girls beat NCS 2-1, even after losing the first set 17-21. They won the second and third sets 21-14 and 15-13.
