Ebonyi Community Protests Death of Secondary School Student

Residents of Okposi-Ukwu community in Ohaozara Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, held a peaceful protest on Sunday following the tragic death of Master Ebuka Chukwu, a Senior Secondary School (SSS 2) student at Federal Government College, Okposi.

Carrying placards with messages like “Who killed Ebuka?”, “Evil people are running FGC Okposi,” and “IGP, stop the killing and bring justice,” the protesters demanded answers and urgent government intervention.

Speaking on behalf of the community, Mr. Collins Agwu expressed deep sorrow and outrage, calling for an immediate autopsy to determine the true cause of Ebuka’s death. He alleged that the student was killed before being thrown into a river in an attempt to conceal the crime. Agwu also questioned why a staff member of the school, identified as Mr. Danjuma, allegedly instructed Ebuka and other students to confront hoodlums.

“We demand justice and want those responsible for Ebuka’s death brought to light,” Agwu said. “The school management appears to be politicizing this tragedy.”

Chiadikaobi Obasi, a native of Okposi-Ukwu, lamented the mistreatment of local students and staff by the college’s administration, warning that the peaceful community should not be pushed to breaking point.

The Vice Principal of Federal Government College, Okposi, Mr. Ojima O. Emmanuel, expressed shock over the incident and assured protesters that the school would fully cooperate with authorities to uncover the facts surrounding Ebuka’s death.

The Ebonyi State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed that an investigation is ongoing and that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the case.

Sources report that the incident occurred on July 27, 2025, when Mr. Danjuma allegedly directed students, including Ebuka, to confront hoodlums, leading to the fatal outcome.