UNIZIK Investigates Allegation of Female Student Biting Lecturer

The administration of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has announced that an investigation is underway regarding an incident involving a physical altercation between a lecturer and a student.

Reports indicate that the altercation took place on Tuesday at the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, between a female student and a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Michael, over the disruption of a video recording the student was making.

According to gathered information, the incident escalated into a physical confrontation, during which the female student allegedly bit the lecturer on his wrist and arm.

Sources revealed that the student had been dancing and recording a “tik tok” video in the corridor when the lecturer walked by and tapped her on the shoulder, saying, “Excuse me.”

Eyewitnesses at the scene recounted, “The student was dancing in the corridor while someone was recording her, but as the lecturer attempted to pass, he tapped her on the shoulder and said, ‘Excuse me.’”

One witness explained, “The female student, apparently displeased with the way the lecturer touched her, reacted by saying, ‘Can you imagine how he just hit me?’”

Shortly after this, the situation escalated into a physical struggle between the lecturer and the student. The student forcefully grabbed the lecturer’s clothing, while bystanders attempted, unsuccessfully, to intervene. The confrontation caused a significant commotion in the area.

A viral video circulating on social media on Tuesday confirmed the sequence of events, showing the student dancing when the lecturer, from the Faculty of Arts, attempted to pass and said, “Excuse me,” while tapping her. The student then looked at him angrily and remarked, “Can you imagine? He just hit me.”

In response to the incident, a press statement issued by the Acting Head of Information, Public Relations, and Protocol, Njelita Louis O, stated that the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, has ordered a comprehensive investigation in line with the institution’s commitment to discipline.

The statement reads 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 concluded by assuring that further updates will be provided as necessary.