A private school teacher in Abraka, Delta state, Ezeugo Joseph, has been confirmed died after he was allegedly beaten to death by one of his students on Thursday, December 2.

According to reports, the suspect, Micahel Ogbeise, an SS3 student of the school, reportedly attacked the teacher for flogging his younger sister, Promise. He was said to have given the teacher a blow on his head which made him collapse. The teacher was then rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Delta state police command, DSP Bright Edafe, said the suspect and his parents are currently at large as they have all fled their apartment while the sister, Promise, is currently in protective custody.