There was commotion at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, when a female student allegedly bit a lecturer during a heated argument that stemmed from a TikTok video. The incident occurred at the Faculty of Arts and has since gone viral on social media, sparking widespread reactions.
The confrontation reportedly began when the lecturer, identified as Dr. Chukwudi Michael, interrupted the student while she was recording a dance video in the faculty corridor. According to eyewitnesses, Dr. Michael tapped the student on the shoulder and said, “Excuse me,” as he walked by.
However, the situation quickly escalated after the student, visibly upset, accused the lecturer of hitting her. “Can you imagine how he just hit me?” she reportedly exclaimed. The disagreement turned physical when the student grabbed the lecturer’s clothes and refused to let go, prompting onlookers to intervene.
A viral video of the incident shows the student lashing out at the lecturer, who raised his hands in an apparent attempt to de-escalate the situation. Another clip captured the moment she held onto him forcefully while insisting on her claim.
Confirming the incident, UNIZIK’s Chief Security Officer, Ken Chukwurah, stated that an internal investigation is ongoing. “Yes, there was an incident like that. Investigations are ongoing, and the school will make its position known once we conclude our findings,” he said.
Chukwurah explained that Dr. Michael returned to confront the student after overhearing her insult him. The lecturer allegedly attempted to delete the video, fearing it might contain footage of him. The situation took a dramatic turn when the student reportedly bit him on both arms.
Images of the lecturer with visible bite marks have circulated widely online. Further reports suggest that the student involved is a 300-level History and International Studies student and the daughter of a lecturer in the university’s Engineering Department.
As the university continues its investigation, the incident has raised questions about student-lecturer relations and the increasing influence of social media activities on campus life.
