Student's Life
Akwa Ibom State University fires eight lecturers for sexual assault, extortion of female students
The Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has dismissed from service eight lecturers over sexual assault and extortion of female students, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Eno Ibanga, said on Tuesday.
Speaking during a press conference at the University’s main campus, located at Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin local government area, the VC said some of the cases were in court.
He added that 10 students involved in cultism were also caught by the management of the institution.
He said the students who were caught at the junction of the main campus with a mini coffin, red clothes and axes were on their way to an initiation ceremony.
He noted that the university is doing its best to instil sanity among lecturers and students, adding that such cases were thoroughly investigated by the management before disciplinary measures are carried out.
He said,
“The appointment of 8 lecturers have been terminated by the university bordering on sexual harassment and extortion.
“As we speak, a notorious one is on ground and the person will not go scout free.
“Some of the cases are still in court. I swore to run an institution that can stand the test of time. We are doing the best to bring sanity to the institution.”
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