A disturbing video showing two senior students assaulting a junior colleague has triggered anger and concern among viewers online.
The footage begins with one of the seniors repeatedly whipping the younger student with a belt while the victim lies on the floor inside what appears to be an empty room.
The junior student can be seen pleading for mercy and attempting to shield his face with his arms as the senior continues striking him across different parts of his body with the leather belt.
At one point in the video, the senior leaps into the air and forcefully lands on the junior, stepping on his head.
Several voices in the background can be heard pleading with the senior to stop.
They shouted, “Boss, please.”
Moments later, another senior student approaches the scene and appears to pull the victim away, seemingly to intervene. However, he also begins attacking the junior student, pushing him along the ground and stomping on his chest.
More voices in the background continue begging the second senior to stop the assault.
A voice is heard saying, “Choice, abeg. Choice, Choice, abeg.”
According to reports by Sahara Reporters, the incident reportedly occurred at Igbinedion Secondary School in Benin City.
Following the circulation of the video online, many Nigerians have called on relevant authorities to investigate the incident and ensure that the students involved face disciplinary action.