PORT HARCOURT — A viral video circulating online has sparked widespread outrage after it appeared to show a lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt slapping a student during a heated disagreement on campus .
CDA News Nigeria gathered that the footage, which has rapidly gained traction on social media platforms, shows the moment of physical altercation between the academic staff member and the student . The incident has since ignited renewed calls for non-violent conflict resolution on campuses across Nigeria .
CDA News Nigeria reports that the video has drawn sharp condemnation from students and members of the public, with many urging the university authorities to investigate the matter and take appropriate disciplinary action . Several users on social media expressed concern over the increasing cases of lecturers physically assaulting students, describing the incident as unacceptable and a violation of students’ rights .
As of the time of filing this report, the University of Port Harcourt management had yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident . However, sources close to the institution suggested that the university’s administration was aware of the video and was reviewing the circumstances surrounding the altercation .
The development has once again brought to the forefront the ongoing debate about the treatment of students in Nigerian tertiary institutions and the need for proper channels to resolve disputes without resorting to physical violence . Student groups have called for immediate intervention to prevent a recurrence of such incidents .
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