By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

Acting Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Prof Joseph Ikechebelu, has expelled the student that bit, slapped and tore a lecturer?s clothes.

The expulsion followed the decision of the panel set up by the university on Wednesday to look into the altercation that happened between the third year student of History and International Relations, Miss Chimamaka Precious Goddy-Mbakwe, and a lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts and Film Studies, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye.

A viral video of the incident showed the student dragging a lecturer for allegedly trying to collect her phone with which she was recording a TikTok dance video.

The expulsion letter from the university signed by the Ag. Vice Chancellor, SACC (Academics) Mr. Victor Modebelu, reads: "The Acting Vice Chancellor has received the report, from the Disciplinary Committee on the case of your assault on a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies which was found to be a gross misconduct and violation of the Student's Disciplinary particularly Regulation for (SDR).

"Consequently, the Ag Vice Chancellor has, on behalf of the University Senator approved the Committee's recommendation that you be expelled and you are hereby expelled from Nnamdi U9, Awka.

"The expulsion takes immediate effect. You are expected to vacate the University premises immediately and return any University property in your possession.?

Other signatories to the report include, Ag Registrar, Bursar, Invariant, Dean Student Affairs, Dean, Faculty of Arts, HOD, History and International Studies, Head, Information and Public Relations, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Safety Officer, Student File.

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