Benue State University Lecturer Caught Assaulting Student Who Entered Classroom
Video footage reveals Mr. Ichor Tersagh, a visiting lecturer at Benue State University, physically assaulting a student who accidentally entered his ongoing class, prompting calls for disciplinary action.
Mary Nwaeze 
A disturbing incident at Benue State University (BSU) has sparked outrage after a video surfaced showing Mr. Ichor Tersagh, a visiting lecturer at Benue State University (BSU) from the Department of Microbiology at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, physically assaulting a student at Benue State University (BSU) in Makurdi. The incident, which occurred in a lecture room, has sparked outrage among students and the public.
The altercation, captured on camera by IamBen_Trust NewsReporters, depicts Mr. Tersagh engaging in aggressive behavior towards a student, involving slapping and striking the student on the head with his knuckles. Sources indicate that the incident arose when a group of 100-level students unintentionally entered Mr. Tersagh's ongoing lecture with 300-level students.
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Speaking anonymously, a witness stated, "Our 300-level class was scheduled from 10 am to 12 pm. It appears there was a timetable error, as the 100-level students were also designated for the same venue at 11 am."
The situation quickly escalated when Mr. Tersagh reportedly reacted harshly to the unexpected intrusion, physically confronting the students who had entered the lecture room. The video footage has since circulated widely on social media platforms, drawing condemnation and calls for disciplinary action against the lecturer.
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Concerns over student safety and lecturer conduct have been raised following this incident, prompting calls for improved protocols and respect for students' rights within academic institutions.
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The Benue State University community awaits further developments as authorities address this troubling incident involving Mr. Ichor Tersagh and the student altercation.
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About Benue State University:
Benue State University, located in Makurdi, is a prominent institution of higher learning in Nigeria, renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to student welfare.
