The sister of a Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) lecturer who was allegedly assaulted by a student has spoken out in his defense.

During a live video with media personality Daddy Freeze, she described her brother as a calm and humble individual, emphasizing that he does not provoke conflicts.

According to her, the lecturer called her immediately after the incident and explained that it started when he overheard a female student making a derogatory remark about him. He approached her to confirm if she was his student and noticed she was recording a video.

“He then asked her to delete it, as he didn’t want his face in any video, and things escalated,” she said.

The sister recounted that the student physically attacked the lecturer. “He was still in shock. He said before he knew what was happening, the girl was all over him, scratching him, biting him on the arm, and drawing blood,” she stated.

She expressed pain over the backlash her brother has faced online, with many commenters defending the student and insinuating inappropriate involvement between them.

“It’s very painful to come online and see all the comments against my brother, most people trying to defend the girl, most people saying that who knows if he has something to do with her. I mean, his wife is a Magistrate, for God’s sake,” she added.

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