UNIZIK Female Student Bites Lecturer During Argument Over TikTok Video
A heated confrontation at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, took a dramatic turn when a female student bit a lecturer during a dispute over a TikTok video.
The incident unfolded in the Faculty of Arts when Dr. Chukwudi Michael attempted to pass by the student, who was filming a dance video in the corridor. Eyewitnesses reported that the lecturer lightly tapped the student on the shoulder as he walked past, which sparked an angry reaction from her.
An eyewitness described the moment, saying, “The lecturer tapped her on the shoulder and said, ‘Excuse me,’ as he passed behind her. However, she became visibly upset and exclaimed, ‘Can you imagine how he just hit me?’”
The situation quickly escalated when the student confronted Dr. Michael, grabbing his clothes aggressively while bystanders tried to intervene. A viral video circulating on social media captured the student lashing out while the lecturer attempted to restrain himself.
UNIZIK’s Chief Security Officer, Ken Chukwurah, confirmed the incident and stated that the university had initiated an internal investigation. “Yes, there was an incident like that. Investigations are ongoing, and the school will make its position known once we conclude our findings,” Chukwurah said.
Chukwurah explained that Dr. Michael claimed he overheard the student making derogatory remarks after he walked past and decided to return to check if she was one of his students. Dr. Michael reportedly reached for her phone, suspecting she was making a TikTok video and did not want to be featured in it. He asked the student to delete the video, but in response, she allegedly bit him on both arms.
Images circulating online showed visible bite marks on Dr. Michael’s arms, further fueling discussions about the incident.
Further reports indicated that the student, a 300-level History and International Studies major, is the daughter of a lecturer in the university’s Engineering Department. The university continues to investigate the matter to determine the next course of action.
