A disturbing sex‑for‑marks scandal has erupted at Babs Fafunwa Millennium Senior Secondary School in Ojodu‑Berger, Lagos State, with allegations that school authorities tried to conceal the abuse of at least 11 female students by a teacher. Source
Sex‑for‑marks Scandal: Victims Describe Manipulation and Abuse
In audio recordings obtained by Sojworldnews, one student described how the alleged exploitation began. She said Mr. Adegbenga approached her under the pretext of helping with mathematics.
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“When I was in SS1, we were in Mr. Gbenga’s office… he said he could be giving me marks. I asked how… he said I would understand later.”
She added that the teacher later whispered in her ear before arranging meetings outside of school.
“He whispered, ‘I am going to kiss you after the teaching.’ After the exam, he told me we should meet at a hotel near Alagbon bus stop.”
Another victim said she narrowly escaped when he cornered her in a classroom.
“Then one day after school, he found me alone in SS1 F class, removed his belt, and tried to force himself on me… I kept shouting, ‘Mr. Gbenga, stop!’ and I managed to escape.”
Allegations of Institutional Cover‑Up
Initial efforts to expose the scandal came from NYSC corps member and former student, Clement James, who reported the case to multiple agencies, including the Lagos State Ministry of Education and the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA).
Mr. James told Sojworldnews that after authorities took action, the school leadership turned against him rather than supporting the victims.
“The principal summoned me to her office, demanded I unlock my phone and confiscated evidence… She ordered male teachers to block the entrance and threatened me.”
He also claimed that he was confined in a toilet by school staff until he managed to escape.
“The principal stood at the entrance preventing me from leaving… I used the presence of visiting officials to escape.”
Legal Action and School Response
Law enforcement eventually arrested Mr. Adegbenga, who was arraigned at Alausa Police Station and later granted bail with conditions as the case continues.
When contacted, school officials gave limited responses. The principal declined to comment and later blocked calls from journalists.
The vice‑principal also refused to speak, saying the matter was in court.
Officials with the Lagos State Police Command similarly declined to comment, citing ongoing legal proceedings.
Wider Implications
The scandal underscores concerns about sexual exploitation and abuse in educational settings and the challenges victims face when coming forward. Experts say such abuse can have long‑lasting trauma on students and damage trust in institutions.
As the case unfolds in court, education advocates are calling for greater transparency and stronger measures to protect students from abuse of power.
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