A Senior Secondary School (SS3) student of the Government Science and Technical College (GSTC), Potiskum, Yobe State, has died following an alleged bullying incident by fellow students.
According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday, February 8, 2026, under circumstances that are still being investigated. Eyewitnesses and social media posts indicated that the deceased was violently beaten by classmates who accused him of stealing a mobile phone.
The student was reportedly buried the same day in his hometown of Gadaka, Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Yobe State Police Command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, said the police had launched an investigation to determine the cause of death. “Yes, we are aware of the incident. Investigation is currently ongoing to ascertain what led to the death of the student,” he stated.
A teacher at the school, speaking on condition of anonymity, added that several students suspected to be involved had been handed over to the police for further investigation. “The school authorities have handed over the suspected students to the police, and investigation is ongoing,” the source said.
