Kwara Polytechnic suspends lecturer after flogging video

A lecturer at Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin has been suspended after a video showing him physically punishing students went viral on social media. The incident, which occurred on Monday, June 22, 2026, sparked widespread public condemnation and prompted an immediate investigation by the institution's management.

The video, which circulated widely online, showed the lecturer striking the palms of several individuals who were kneeling with their hands raised. In a statement released on Monday, the polytechnic's Public Relations Officer, Halimat Garba, clarified that those involved were not regular students of the institution but were candidates of the Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) program who had reportedly arrived late for their ongoing examinations.

The management described the lecturer's actions as wholly inappropriate and inconsistent with the institution's values. The statement emphasized that the polytechnic stands firmly against any form of violence or physical punishment as a disciplinary measure. It asserted that education should be rooted in respect, understanding, and constructive guidance, and that there are more humane and effective ways to instill...