Assaulted UNIZIK Lecturer Breaks Silence Following Student Expulsion From School (Video)
Professor Okoye, a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), has broken his silence after a female student, Precious Mbakwe, was expelled for physically assaulting him.
The incident, which was captured in a viral video, showed Mbakwe assaulting Professor Okoye for interrupting her dance video.
The university management subsequently set up a disciplinary committee, resulting in Mbakwe’s expulsion.
In a recent podcast, Professor Okoye shared his thoughts on the controversy.
He described the attention surrounding him as just another social media buzz. However, he also acknowledged that he is still trying to process the events leading up to the assault.
“As much as I really want to get into this gist, I’m quite careful to get into it because I’m yet to fully process everything that happened “, He stated.
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Following the expulsion of the UNIZIK student, a popular activist shares her thoughts, questioning whether the lecturer was also punished.
She expressed surprise at the swift decision by the university and emphasized the need for a transparent statement addressing all aspects of the incident.
The activist highlighted Precious’s allegation of inappropriate touching by the lecturer, stating that it warranted further inquiry.
Her comments sparked varied reactions from social media users, with many defending the lecturer and arguing that no wrongdoing was evident in the video.
