The Lagos State House of Assembly has urged for the state government’s support for a 12-year-old student of Adam Yakubu Memorial High School, Agege, Amina Alege, who suffered an eye injury after she was tear-gassed by the men of the Nigeria Police Force following a clash between two schools in the area.
The incident occurred on Friday, February 9, 2024, near Adam Yakubu Memorial High School in Iloro, Cement, Agege, Lagos.
In a release by the Media Assistant to the Speaker, Eromosele Ebhomele, the House was reported to have called on the Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, and the ministry to offer necessary support to the young girl, who is billed for surgery.
The matter was brought to the attention of the Assembly by Chairman of the House Committee on Sports and Youth Development, Hon. Abiodun Orekoya, during a plenary session on Thursday presided on behalf of Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa by Deputy Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda.
Orekoya said he received the information through a human rights organisation, adding that the incident happened when two schools were embroiled in a clash and the police intervened with tear-gas.
He said the student’s parents have been borrowing money to pay for the treatment of Amina, who is currently admitted to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).
Orekoya pleaded with the Assembly to call on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to offer support to the parents and help save Amina’s life before the situation worsens.
Supporting Orekoya’s appeal, Hon. Kehinde Joseph (Alimosho 2) emphasised that since the student attends a government-owned school, it was necessary for the governor to step in.
Joseph further requested that the House investigate the incident to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Deputy Speaker Meranda directed the Chairman of the House Committee on Education (Secondary) to summon the management of both schools involved in the clash and investigate what led to the clash. They are expected to report back within one week.
