An Akure Magistrate’s Court has remanded a 17-year old student, Ilesanmi Emmanuel, in a juvenile correctional facility for allegedly striking a 13-year old schoolgirl, Olamide Kadiri, with a metal belt, leaving her with a severe eye injury.
The incident reportedly occurred on February 19, 2026, at about 7:41 a.m. at Mooreb Idea Primary and College in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
Emmanuel was arraigned alongside the school proprietor, Mathew Ologunleko, 70; a staff member, Ade Agunbiade, 40, and a class teacher, Anifowose Rebecca, 38, who were accused of negligence.
According to the charge, the teenage defendant allegedly hit the victim with a metal belt during a school event, causing serious injury to her right eye.
The police prosecutor, Martins Olowofeso, told the court that the school authorities failed to properly supervise the students, which allegedly led to the incident.
The charge further stated that the proprietor and the two staff members failed in their duty of care to ensure the safety of students under their supervision.
The alleged offence is contrary to and punishable under Sections 515 and 335 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 37, Vol. 1, Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2021.Nigerian Culture Showcase
Counsel to the defendants, Israel Tiwo, urged the court to grant bail to the second, third and fourth defendants.
In her ruling, the Magistrate, Temitope Alphonso, admitted the three defendants to bail in the sum of N500,000 each with one surety in like sum.
However, the court ordered that the teenage defendant be remanded in a juvenile correctional facility pending further hearing.
The magistrate also directed that a weekly medical report on the victim’s health condition be submitted to the court.
The case was adjourned till March 31, 2026, for further proceedings.
