The Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has received reports of the alleged physical assault and attack on a lecturer in the Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts, following an allegation of attempted sexual misconduct involving a female student of the University.
Videos of the incident, which occurred within the University environment on Saturday, August 15, 2026, have since gone viral on various social media platforms.
In a release signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Comrade Aloysius Atta, UNIZIK Management said it is deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident and strongly condemns the resort to violence, self-help, or any form of jungle justice under any circumstance.
It noted that the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ugochukwu, Anyaehie, has consistently reaffirmed the University’s zero-tolerance policy towards sexual misconduct, harassment and all forms of inappropriate behaviour.
It added that at the same time, the Management emphasized that allegations of misconduct must be handled through established institutional procedures and due process.
The statement maintained that no individual or group is permitted to take the law into their own hands within the University environment.
Therefore, given the seriousness of the matter, the University Management has directed that an immediate, comprehensive and impartial investigation be conducted to establish the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to the statement, the matter is currently under full review, with the appropriate administrative processes activated to ensure that justice is served fairly and objectively to all parties involved.
The University assured that it remains firmly committed to protecting the dignity, safety and wellbeing of its staff and students and will continue to take decisive action against any conduct that violates those principles.
Further pronouncements and developments on the matter, it promised, would be communicated in due course.
