# Sexual misconduct allegations at Nnamdi Azikiwe University

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sexual-misconduct-allegations-at-nnamdi-azikiwe-university
> Updated: 2026-08-15T18:28:16.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, has launched an investigation into a lecturer from the Department of Chinese Studies following allegations of attempted sexual misconduct against a female student.

The situation escalated on August 15, 2026, when viral videos appeared showing students physically assaulting and stripping the academic staff member on campus. This 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.” Management expressed sadness regarding the incident and “strongly condemned the use of violence and jungle justice by the student body.”

## Claims

- The university has ordered an immediate and impartial investigation into the incident. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The university management condemned the use of violence and jungle justice. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The accused lecturer is a member of the Department of Chinese Studies in the Faculty of Arts. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The incident followed an allegation that the lecturer attempted to sexually assault a female student. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Students physically assaulted and stripped a lecturer on campus. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Nnamdi Azikiwe University probes lecturer over sexual misconduct allegation

Nnamdi Azikiwe University has ordered a probe into a lecturer accused of attempted sexual misconduct after students physically assaulted him on campus following the incident.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nnamdi-azikiwe-university-probes-lecturer-over-sexual-misconduct-allegation

### 2026-07-18: Paul University suspends lecturer Cornelius Eze over sexual misconduct

Paul University in Nigeria suspended lecturer Cornelius Eze after serious sexual misconduct allegations, invoking security agencies and offering counselling to affected students.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paul-university-suspends-lecturer-cornelius-eze-over-sexual-misconduct

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