Sex-for-Marks Scandal Rocks Lagos School as Whistleblower Faces Retaliation
A disturbing sexual abuse scandal has erupted at Babs Fafunwa Millennium Senior Secondary School in Ojodu-Berger, where a Further Mathematics teacher stands accused of systematically exploiting at least 11 female students in exchange for grades, while school administrators allegedly orchestrated an aggressive cover-up campaign.
Pattern of Predation Exposed
SaharaReporters has obtained chilling audio testimonies from victims detailing how Mr. Egberongbe Adegbenga Toheeb – a teacher personally hired by the principal – allegedly groomed and assaulted girls as young as Senior Secondary 1 (SS1).
One survivor recounted: “He whispered ‘I’ll kiss you after teaching’ during private lessons… Later, he demanded we meet at a hotel near Alagbon bus stop.” Another described narrowly escaping assault after being cornered in an empty classroom, screaming “Mr. Gbenga, stop!” as he unbuckled his belt.
Whistleblower Targeted in Brutal Intimidation
The case only came to light through the courage of Clement James, an NYSC corps member and school alumnus who reported the abuse to:
- Lagos State Ministry of Education
- Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA)
- Education District VI authorities
While Adegbenga was eventually arrested and remanded in March 2025, James faced shocking retaliation:
✔ Phone confiscation: Principal Mrs. Osunrinde allegedly ordered male teachers to physically restrain James and demanded access to his evidentiary chats
✔ Toilet confinement: Trapped in the principal’s office toilet for minutes until Quality Assurance officials fortuitously arrived
✔ Student manipulation: Teachers instructed classes to “chase James out” if seen documenting abuses
“They’re terrified because I have irrefutable proof,” James told SaharaReporters, displaying bruises from the altercation.
Institutional Complicity Laid Bare
Despite DSVA confirming the case is active (next hearing: April 22), school administrators have:
- Blocked SaharaReporters’ contact attempts
- Refused accountability, claiming “the matter is in court”
- Allowed Adegbenga to secure ₦300,000 bail
Education advocates condemn the response as emblematic of Nigeria’s endemic “culture of silence.” “This is why predators flourish – institutions protect reputations over children,” said DSVA program director Aderonke Oyelakin.
Broader Implications
The scandal exposes critical failures in:
- Staff vetting: Non-government hired teachers bypass standard checks
- Whistleblower protections: No safeguards for those reporting abuse
- Accountability mechanisms: Schools routinely obstruct investigations
As victims await justice, their recorded pleas echo a damning question: How many more girls suffered while authorities looked away?
