Eric Patrick
Chaos erupted at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) in Anambra State as a female student attacked lecturer Dr. Chukwudi Michael.
The student, who remains unidentified, bit the lecturer multiple times and ripped his clothes in a fit of rage after he interrupted her TikTok video recording.
In the video shared by a Nigerian-Romanian broadcaster, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, on his Facebook page on Tuesday, and seen by FirstNews, the student was dancing at the entrance of a campus building while being filmed. As the lecturer, Michael, attempted to pass by, he tapped her on the shoulder to make way for himself.
The video showed that while Michael continued into the building, the student turned with a frown and said, “Imagine! Why would he touch me like that?,” she asked.
However, the situation quickly became tense as Michael overheard the student insulting him, prompting him to confront her physically.
When he came back, he saw that she was recording a video. Not wanting to be filmed, he tried to grab the student’s phone, but she forcefully grabbed his clothes. In the scuffle, she bit him several times and ripped his clothing.
Dr Narrating what happened in a statement circulating online, Michael said, “I had just left Hall 19 where Dr Ebekue was teaching.
“Walking along the passage, I saw a girl doing a video with her phone (she had placed the phone on the window hood and was striking poses in the middle of the walkway). tapping her slightly, I asked her to excuse me as I walked past.
“After about 2 or 3 steps, I heard her say, “who does this man think he is?” I walked back to ascertain first if she was my student and second to make sure she deletes the video showing where I passed.
“I then demanded and reached for her phone only to be bitten by the girl on both arms in quick succession. I then held on to her left hand so she wouldn’t get away.
“That was when she really lost it; she tore my clothes, slapped and scratched my face and generally went berserk on me all which I received with calm to my own admiration if I do say so myself.
“We are just coming from the security office where she told them that I was stripping her naked in the faculty.
“I’m told her mum is a lecturer in Engineering so perhaps that gave her extra impetus.
“So my Theatre Family, na so we see am. We shall see how it goes.”
The female student in a statement titled, “My Own Side Of The Story,” said, “This morning, around 11 am, I was recording a quick video with a friend along my lecture room hallway when, out of nowhere, I felt a push from my left side, accompanied by a curt ‘excuse me!’
“Initially, I thought it was a student, but when I turned around, I was shocked to see a man – a lecturer, unbeknownst to me.
“I felt helpless, faint, and utterly disrespected. I whispered to my friend,
“’Omo, see how this lecturer pushed me,’ and my friend tried to reassure me.
“Before I could even process what had just happened, someone tried to grab my phone from behind.
“I held on tight, exclaiming in shock, and turned around to see the same man who had pushed me earlier.
“Mind you, I didn’t even know he was a lecturer. I pleaded with him, ‘Sorry, sir, why are you dragging my phone?’ but he remained silent, tugging at my phone until it fell and broke.
“I was devastated and at the same time still lamenting in pains as I picked up the pieces of my shattered phone.
“But the situation took a dark turn when the lecturer grasped my breast region saying unspeakable things.
“I was left stunned, trying to comprehend the horror unfolding before me. As I realized my cleavage was exposed.”
“I begged him to let me go, but he ignored my pleas, holding me firmly. His nails and clutches left certain prints and scratches on my chest rather
“I was mortified. I tried to cover myself, pulling my dress together, and exclaimed in desperation, ‘Sir, I’ll hold you ohh!’ I didn’t mean to threaten him; I just wanted him to release me. But he wouldn’t budge.
“In a split second, I bit his hand, hoping he’d let go. That was when I held his clothes and accidentally tore his shirt.
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“The situation escalated, with some students intervening and in no time, I saw theatre arts students (from his department) approaching me with weapons. I was so terrified and hurt.
“The securities eventually arrived, taking me away in their van.
“I’m still shaken by the events that transpired. I never intended to disrespect a lecturer; I was acting under duress, protecting my dignity and interests as a woman.
“I’m deeply sorry for my reactions, and I hope that somehow, someway, this situation can be resolved peacefully.”