IMSU Suspends Lecturer For Assaulting Female Student

A lecturer from the Physiology Department, of Imo State University (IMSU), Dr Desmond Izunwanne, has been suspended by the institution's management for allegedly assaulting a female student.

Ukamaka, a female student from the medical laboratory department of the university, was repeatedly slapped by her lecturer after she arrived in class wearing the wrong outfit for the department last Friday.

Izunwanne's suspension was contained in a press statement signed on Wednesday in Owerri by Ralph Njokuobi, the Deputy Registrar Head, Media and Public Relations.

The statement reads: " It has come to the notice of the Management of Imo State University the viral video circulating the globe about the indecorous actions of a lecturer of the University, Dr. Desmond lzunwanne of the Physiology Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences of Imo State University, Owerri against four students of the University.

“Management views the action of the lecturer as barbaric and unbecoming of a person of his position.

“At the end of the Management meeting held on Tuesday 2 May 2023, Management approved the suspension of the Lecturer Dr. Desmond lzunwanne till further notice and has set up a three-man Disciplinary Committee to unravel the immediate and remote causes that led to his uncouth behaviour.

“The general public and indeed all Human Rights Organizations are hereby implored to allow the University to conduct a proper investigation and recommend appropriate sanctions where necessary in line with the staff conditions of service.

“Management will not accept any breach in the academic and moral standards expected of any lecturer irrespective of how highly placed he is in the University and sincerely believe in rules of engagement between lecturers and students.

“The University is on top of the game as it affects the matter under review. Thanks for your understanding and patience.”