Nigeria, March 14 -- Authorities have taken steps to address a viral bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre, Benin City, Edo State: the school expelled the students involved in the assault, while the Nigeria Police Force has invited the victim's parents to file a formal complaint to enable an investigation.

In the footage circulating widely on social media, two students were seen repeatedly beating, kicking and dragging a boy believed to be in a junior class on the floor.

One attacker used a belt during the assault and another stomped on the victim's chest, leaving him crying in pain.

The boy could be heard screaming in pain as another student, believed to be recording the video, pleaded with the attackers to stop.

The reaso...