A family in Akwa Ibom State is calling for justice following the death of their 12-year-old son, UfokObong Edwin Godwin, amid allegations that he was a victim of bullying at school.
The incident was shared in a Facebook post by Oga Yenne on Tuesday, drawing public attention to the circumstances surrounding the boy’s death, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of Easter Sunday.
The deceased, a student of Federal Government College Ikot Ekpene, was said to have been involved in an altercation with a senior student in SS3 who allegedly demanded provisions from him. According to the account, the boy refused, after which he was reportedly struck on the neck.
The student was said to have collapsed and gone into a coma before being taken to hospital by school authorities. However, the family alleges they were not informed of the incident at the time.
He reportedly regained consciousness later and was returned to school.
The family further claims they were not made aware of the severity of his condition before he was brought home for the holiday period.
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Days later, the boy began complaining of throat pain. His parents reportedly administered medication, unaware of the earlier incident.
His condition worsened over the weekend, and he was taken to hospital before his death was confirmed around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday.
Preliminary accounts suggest he may have died from complications linked to blood clots in the neck area, although official medical confirmation has not yet been released.
The grieving family has expressed deep pain over the loss and is demanding a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding their son’s death. They are also questioning why they were not promptly informed of the initial incident.
They insist that accountability is necessary, not only to understand what happened but also to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The case has sparked renewed conversations about bullying, student safety, and communication gaps between schools and parents, particularly in boarding school environments.
As the family prepares to seek further clarity, members of the public continue to call for transparency and justice in the handling of the matter.
