METRO
Tragic! 12-year-old Beaten to Death in a Boarding School
A 12-year-old boy has been beaten to death in a boarding school identified as Dowen College in Lekki, Lagos State for refusal to join a cult.
A 12-year-old boy has been beaten to death in a boarding school identified as Dowen College in Lekki, Lagos State for refusal to join a cult.
According to the boy’s uncle who shared it on Twitter, the boy who died on Monday mentioned five names of students who had a hand in his death.
“This is my 12 years old cousin that was beaten to death at a school that cost over 1 million naira. Dowen college is a disgrace. He mentioned 5 names before passing yesterday 💔 Yes o. They tried to put him in cult, he refused and they killed him. Secondary school o He died yesterday but called a few names.”
The boys mentioned are Anslem Temile, Micahels Kashamu, Benjamin Favour and two others not disclosed.
Meanwhile, Dowen College is yet to respond and has since locked the comment of their page on Instagram.
For publication of your news content, articles, videos or any other news worthy materials, please send to newsleverage1@gmail.com. For more enquiry, please call +234-901-067-1763 or whatsapp +234-901-067-1763. To place an advert, please call 09010671763
2027: ‘Don’t Stigmatise Your People’ – Bourdex Tackles Kalu, Unveils Abia North Security Blueprint
2027: Hon. Chidi Nnamdi Pledges “Substance, Structure” in Representation of Obioma–Ngwa
Eze Eberechukwu Oji Commends Dr Okereke for Donating Project Management Books to Arochukwu Kingdom
PETROAN: Alternative Energy Can Help Curb Rising Petrol Prices
2027: We Cannot Negotiate With the Mortifiers of Ikwuano-Umuahia Federal Constituency – Mandate 27 Group
Eze Aro Hails Nzuko Aro, Ikeji Aro Committee Over Progress in Community Service
‘Tinubu Still In Charge’ – Akpabio Says Amid Calls For Power Transfer Over 21 Days’ Leave
Lokpobiri: Nigeria Would Have Been Like Venezuela Without Subsidy Removal
Just-In: Babachir Lawal Joins NDC, Backs Obi–Kwankwaso Ticket Ahead of 2027
Retired University Staff Cry Out Over Unpaid Pensions, Gratuities, Say 209 Colleagues Have Died
Tinubu: ‘Senator, We Are Not With You’ – Community Tells Senator Ohuabunwa
NDC Notified Benue Police Ahead of Peter Obi’s Visit, Document Shows
35 Years After Kirikiri Release, Abdul Mahmud Remembers Bamidele Aturu, Says ‘The Struggle Remains Unfinished’
Ibeku Traditional Rulers Endorse Chinedum Orji for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency
Tension in Benue as Peter Obi’s Blocked Convoy Leads to Protest
Abia Govt Explains Teacher Recruitment Process, Discloses Number of Candidates Who Scored Over Benchmark
Ikeji-Aro 2026: ‘We Are Repackaging Aro Traditional Healing Practices for the Younger Generation’ – Mazi Ernie Onwumere
Iwa Ji Festival: Ikuku’s Cultural Connection With Ibeku People Signals Strong Constituency Bond – Group
APC Sanctuary: How the Ruling Party Became Nigeria’s Governance Virus – Otunba Babatunde Olushola Senbanjo
Ikeji-Aro 2026: CPC Chairman Elekwa Explains ‘Aro Renaissance’ Theme, Reveals Plans to Preserve Cultural Heritage
The final 6 ‘Game of Thrones’ episodes might feel like a full season
New Season 8 Walking Dead trailer flashes forward in time
Mod turns ‘Counter-Strike’ into a ‘Tekken’ clone with fighting chickens
Meet Superman’s grandfather in new trailer for Krypton
Disney’s live-action Aladdin finally finds its stars
Who are the early favorites to win the NFL rushing title?
The old and New Edition cast comes together to perform
Boxing continues to knock itself out with bewildering, incorrect decisions
Steph Curry finally got the contract he deserves from the Warriors
Phillies’ Aaron Altherr makes mind-boggling barehanded play
-
POLITICS2 weeks agoTinubu: ‘Senator, We Are Not With You’ – Community Tells Senator Ohuabunwa
-
NATIONAL NEWS2 weeks agoNDC Notified Benue Police Ahead of Peter Obi’s Visit, Document Shows
-
Articles4 weeks ago35 Years After Kirikiri Release, Abdul Mahmud Remembers Bamidele Aturu, Says ‘The Struggle Remains Unfinished’
-
POLITICS4 weeks agoIbeku Traditional Rulers Endorse Chinedum Orji for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency
-
NATIONAL NEWS2 weeks agoTension in Benue as Peter Obi’s Blocked Convoy Leads to Protest