UNIZIK Expels Student for Assaulting Lecturer Over TikTok Video
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has announced the expulsion of a student following an altercation with a lecturer that escalated into physical violence. The incident, which has since gone viral, involved the student allegedly biting the lecturer during a confrontation reportedly linked to a TikTok video.
According to reliable sources within the university, the altercation took place earlier this semester after a dispute arose regarding a TikTok video recorded on campus. The video allegedly depicted the lecturer in a less-than-flattering light, which prompted the lecturer to confront the student. What began as a verbal exchange soon turned physical, culminating in the student biting the lecturer in an apparent fit of rage.
UNIZIK’s disciplinary committee reviewed the incident extensively, including witness statements and security footage, before arriving at the decision to expel the student. In an official statement, the university management emphasized that the institution maintains a zero-tolerance policy for violent behavior and any form of assault on staff or students.
“The actions of the student involved were both reprehensible and a serious breach of our institution’s code of conduct. UNIZIK is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for both students and staff. Such behavior cannot be condoned,” the statement read.
The lecturer, whose identity has been withheld for security reasons, reportedly received medical attention following the incident and is now recovering. University authorities have taken additional steps to ensure that similar occurrences are prevented in the future by increasing security measures on campus and sensitizing students on appropriate conflict resolution methods.
The incident has sparked widespread debate on social media, with many users condemning the act of physical violence while also calling for clearer boundaries regarding students’ social media activities involving staff members. This case has also raised discussions about the growing influence of social media content on student behavior and how universities can better address such issues without compromising campus harmony.
In a bid to maintain discipline and uphold its reputation, the university reiterated its commitment to enforcing strict disciplinary measures in line with its code of conduct. Students have been advised to avoid any actions that could disrupt the academic environment or bring disrepute to the institution.
This expulsion serves as a warning to other students about the consequences of crossing behavioral boundaries, especially in an age where social media can easily blur the lines between personal expression and disrespect. UNIZIK remains focused on creating a conducive academic environment while ensuring that all forms of misconduct are dealt with swiftly and decisively.
Source : Swifteradio.com
