Rivers Govt Lock School After Pupil Die, Order Serious Investigation

April 16, 2026

Rivers State Government don order immediate shutdown of Campus 1 of Wisdom Gate International School after one pupil die under unclear condition—matter wey don dey cause serious talk for state.

For statement wey dem release on Wednesday, government talk say the school go remain closed until dem finish full investigation to know wetin really happen. Dem say the move na to make sure say truth come out and justice dey served.

Commissioner for Education, Dr Peters Nwagor, talk say the incident pain dem well well, as e send condolence give the family of the pikin wey die. E still warn members of public make dem no dey spread fake gist, as reports from media houses like Channels Television and The Punch don also highlight how wrong information fit make matter worse.

As investigation still dey go on, many parents and residents dey demand clear answer, as pressure dey mount on government to explain wetin really cause the pupil death.