Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State has expressed sadness about alleged physical assault and attack on a yet-to-be identified lecturer in the Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts, following alleged attempted sexual assault involving a female student of the university.
Director, Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Aloysius Attah, in a statement described as unfortunate the resort to violence, self-help, or any form of jungle justice under any circumstance.
He said the university management had directed immediate, comprehensive and impartial investigation to establish the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.
The statement said: “Videos of the incident, which occurred within the university environment on August 15, have since gone viral on various social media platforms.
“Management is deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident and condemns the resort to violence, self-help, or any form of jungle justice under any circumstance.
“The Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Prof. Ugochukwu Anyaehie, has consistently reaffirmed the university’s zero-tolerance policy towards sexual misconduct, harassment and all forms of inappropriate behaviour.
“At the same time, management emphasises that allegations of misconduct must be handled through established institutional procedures and due process. No individual or group is permitted to take the law into their hands within the university environment.
“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.
“The matter is currently under full review, with the appropriate administrative processes activated to ensure justice is served fairly and objectively to all parties involved.
“The university remains committed to protecting the dignity, safety and well-being of its workers and students and will continue to take decisive action against any conduct that violates these principles.
“Further pronouncements and developments on the matter shall be communicated in due course.”
