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Nnamdi Azikiwe University probes lecturer over sexual misconduct allegation
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, Anambra State, has launched an investigation into an incident involving a lecturer from the Department of Chinese Studies. The probe follows allegations of attempted sexual misconduct against a female student.
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, viral videos surfaced showing students physically assaulting and stripping the academic staff member on campus. The confrontation occurred after students intervened following the alleged molestation attempt.
University spokesperson Aloysius Attah stated that the institution has ordered a comprehensive and impartial investigation to establish the facts. The university management expressed sadness over the event and strongly condemned the use of violence and jungle justice by the student body.
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Aloysius Attah · Anambra State · Awka · Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The accused lecturer is a member of the Department of Chinese Studies in the Faculty of Arts. primanews.org · punchng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Students physically assaulted and stripped a lecturer on campus. 247ureports.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The university management condemned the use of violence and jungle justice. primanews.org · punchng.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The university has ordered an immediate and impartial investigation into the incident. primanews.org · punchng.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The incident followed an allegation that the lecturer attempted to sexually assault a female student. primanews.org · punchng.com