University of Ilorin expels final year student for beating a lecturer to coma
The University of Ilorin in kwara state of Nigeria has expelled a male student who beat a female lecturer of the university to coma just of recent.
The final year Microbiology student, who is popularly known as Captain Walz, reportedly beat up the lecturer to coma last Thursday, November 11.
Upon interrogation, Salaudeen said he assaulted the lecturer because she refused to help wave his mandatory SIWES scheme which he couldn’t do due to an unforeseen circumstance.
He also alleged that he had a dream where the lecturer, his Level Adviser and other persons were plotting against him.
Following the incident, a panel was setup by the Student Disciplinary Committee and Salaudeen was arraigned on Monday, November 15.
The young man has now been expelled by the institution, as seen in a statement released by the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun.
According to the management, Salaudeen has 48 days to appeal against the verdict to the Vice-Chancellor in case he feels dissatisfied with the decision.
Since the incident, Salaudeen has been in the police custody for further necessary action.
A letter written to Salaudeen by the University Registrar read, “You will recall that you appeared before the Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC) to defend yourself in respect of an allegation of misconduct leveled against you.
“After due consideration of all evidences before it, the Committee was convinced beyond any reasonable doubt that the allegation of misconduct has been established against you.
It has accordingly recommended to the Vice-Chancellor, who in exercise of the power conferred on him, has directed that you Salaudeen, Waliu Aanuoluwa be expelled from the University.
“Accordingly, you are hereby expelled from the University with immediate effect.
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“You are required to submit forthwith, all University properties in your custody including your Student Identity Card to the Dean of Student Affairs or
“In case you are dissatisfied with this decision, you are free to appeal to the University Council through the Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences to the Vice-Chancellor within forty-eight (48) days of the date of this letter.”
University of Ilorin expels final year student for beating a lecturer to coma
