The authorities at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, have announced that an investigation is underway regarding the altercation between a lecturer and a student, which involved biting and physical confrontation.
The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday at the Faculty of Arts, when a female student and Dr. Chukwudi Michael, a lecturer, clashed over the interruption of a video the student was recording.
It is said that the disagreement escalated into a physical fight, resulting in the student allegedly biting the lecturer on his wrist and arm.
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Sources indicate that the student was recording a dance video, possibly for TikTok, in the corridor when the lecturer passed by, tapped her on the shoulder, and said, “Excuse me.”
Some eyewitnesses around the scene said, “The student was dancing around the corridors while another person was making her video, but the lecturer, in an attempt to pass, tapped her on the shoulder and said, ‘Excuse me’, while passing behind her.
“But the female student, who apparently did not like the way the lecturer tapped her while expressing her displeasure, reacted by saying, ‘Can you imagine how he just hit me?’
“Shortly after, the development led to a physical altercation between the lecturer and the student, with the student aggressively grabbing the lecturer on the clothes as onlookers tried unsuccessfully to intervene. The situation led to commotion in the vicinity.”
This was confirmed in a viral video circulating on social media on Tuesday, which showed the student dancing when the lecturer from the Faculty of Arts tried to pass by, saying, “Excuse me,” while tapping her. The student responded by glaring at him and saying, “Can you imagine? He just hit me.”
In response to the incident, the management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) issued a statement signed by the Acting Head of Information, Public Relations, and Protocol, Njelita Louis O.
The statement revealed that the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, had already ordered a comprehensive investigation into the matter, in accordance with the institution’s core values of discipline.
The statement read in part, “The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has been made aware of a disturbing incident involving Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, a lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts and Film Studies, and Goddy Mbakwe Precious, a third-year student in the Department of History and International Studies.
“The incident, which has gained significant attention on social media, is being taken very seriously by the university authorities.
“In line with our core values of discipline, self-reliance, and excellence, and in adherence to the principles of fair hearing, equity, and justice, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, has ordered a full-scale, transparent, and unbiased investigation into the matter.
“We urge all concerned parties and members of the public to remain calm as we diligently pursue the truth. The university is committed to upholding discipline and decorum, and we will ensure that appropriate actions and sanctions are taken based on the outcome of the investigation.
“Nnamdi Azikiwe University remains an institution of learning that upholds high moral and ethical standards. There is no place for indiscipline, misconduct, or any form of unacceptable behaviour within our community.”
The statement also mentioned that additional updates will be shared as needed.
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The student is a embarrassment to the institution and family,very poor home training and unseriousness.
She should be suspended for a period and the lecturer commended for his decorum