The Lagos State Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation into a viral video that captured students of Excel College, Ejigbo, Lagos, smoking, drinking, and dancing inside their school hostel.
The footage, which reportedly originated in April 2025 from the boys’ hostel of the private school, resurfaced online this week, sparking outrage from parents and members of the public who questioned the level of supervision in schools.
Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, to take over the probe from the Ejigbo Police Division, which had earlier invited the school principal for questioning.
In a statement on Thursday, the Command’s newly appointed spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed that the school principal, who also doubles as the proprietor, was interrogated.
According to him, the principal clarified that the students featured in the viral video had already graduated from the school.
Adebisi said, “The Commissioner of Police has directed the SCID to take over the case for a comprehensive investigation. The principal, who is also the proprietor of the school, was invited, and he clarified that the students in the viral video had already graduated. Nonetheless, the school is cooperating fully with investigators to ensure that the circumstances surrounding this incident are properly addressed.”
The police stressed that the matter was being treated with utmost seriousness because of its potential implications on school discipline and morality.
Calling for collective responsibility, Adebisi added, “The Command calls on all secondary school authorities, both public and private, as well as parents and guardians, to take proactive steps in properly supervising and guiding their children and wards. The police will not tolerate negligence on the part of school authorities. Every stakeholder has a responsibility to instil the importance of good behaviour, moral values, and social discipline in young people. Misconducts of this nature, if left unchecked, can snowball into bigger problems that disrupt the peace of society.”
While assuring that the investigation is ongoing, the police maintained that the findings would be made public.
“The Command remains steadfast in ensuring peace, security, and orderliness across Lagos State. We encourage parents, guardians, and community leaders to work hand in hand with schools and the police to raise responsible youths who will contribute positively to society,” Adebisi concluded.
The police also urged the public to continue reporting suspicious or disturbing activities in schools to the authorities.
