“Was the lecturer also punished?” – Activist reacts to UNIZIK student’s expulsion

• A human rights activist Serah Ibrahim has reacted to the news of the expulsion of UNIZIK female student Precious Mbakwe, questioning whether the lecturer involved faced any punishment.
• The university expelled Precious after a viral video showed her physically assaulting a lecturer who interrupted her video recording.
• Following an investigation, the institution swiftly announced her expulsion, sparking debates online.

A human rights activist, Serah Ibrahim, has raised concerns following the expulsion of a female student from Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) after she was seen in a viral video assaulting a lecturer.

The student, identified as Precious Mbakwe, gained widespread attention after footage surfaced online showing her physically attacking a male lecturer who interrupted her video recording.

In response to the incident, the university conducted an investigation and subsequently announced her expulsion on Friday.

Reacting to the development, Serah Ibrahim questioned whether any disciplinary action was taken against the lecturer involved in the altercation.

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.

Some users mocked the suggestion of punishing the lecturer, pointing out his calm demeanor during the altercation.

She wrote;

““Assault on a lecturer”
The UNIZIK student has been expelled, and I would say, fortunately or unfortunately, it was really quick.
If I may ask, was there any punishment to the lecturer?
I’m sure a lot of people will learn from this.

Netizens Reactions

@JonahEx001 said; “You’re free to give punishment to the Lecturer 😏

@EngeeNeerKings stated, “Punishment for the lecturer for touching her to move away from the road or punishment for asking for the video to be deleted, or punishment that he tried to seize her phone or punishment for being slapped and ridiculed by a student.

Please I would like to know.

@OK4crown said; “Punishment to the lecturer for what exactly??? We all saw the video and he did no wrong.

@OluwaferanmiDan said; “Punishment to the lecturer?

A man who was visibly calm and collected in the midst of that assault? Sho ya wayray ni?

@Paul_bem stated, “We are giving the lecturer an award for remaining so calm in the midst of such provocation.

Most men will lose it. 🥱

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