Management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, the Anambra State capital, has strongly condemned the alleged assault of a lecturer in the Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts, following an allegation of attempted sexual misconduct involving a female student.
A video capturing the footage of the incident which occurred within the university environment on Saturday, August 15, 2026, was widely seen being circulated on social media.8
Director of Information and Public Relations of the university, Aloysius Attah, in a statement described the incident as unfortunate and condemned the use of violence, self-help, or what it termed “jungle justice” under any circumstances.
Vice-Chancellor of the university Ugochukwu Anyaehie, in the statement , reiterated the UNIZIK’s zero-tolerance policy towards sexual misconduct, harassment and other forms of inappropriate behaviour.
The management however stressed that allegations of misconduct must be addressed through established institutional procedures and due process.
"No individual or group is permitted to take the law into their own hands within the University environment,” the statement stated
"Given the seriousness of the allegations, the university management has ordered an immediate, comprehensive, and impartial investigation to establish the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident",the statement stated
It added that the matter is currently under full review, with appropriate administrative processes activated to ensure that justice is served fairly and objectively to all parties involved.
UNIZIK expressed its commitment to protecting the dignity, safety and wellbeing of both staff and students, promising to take decisive action against conduct that violates these principles.
The university said further developments on the matter would be communicated in due course.
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