Kano Varsity Suspends Lecturer for Corporal Punishment

Responding to a petition submitted by Kano-based lawyer Abba Hikima, the university's Deputy Registrar, Sai'du Abdullahi Nayaya, announced the suspension of the lecturer involved.

Kano Varsity Suspends Lecturer for Corporal Punishment

The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology in Wudil, Kano, has taken action against a lecturer accused of administering corporal punishment to students.

A viral video circulated on social media showing the lecturer disciplining students inside a lecture hall, sparking widespread controversy and condemnation.

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Responding to a petition submitted by Kano-based lawyer Abba Hikima, the university's Deputy Registrar, Sai'du Abdullahi Nayaya, announced the suspension of the lecturer involved.

In a statement titled "Re: Viral video on student maltreatment," Nayaya confirmed the suspension and stated that the lecturer would undergo further disciplinary proceedings before the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee.

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The university management emphasized its commitment to the welfare and safety of students, reassuring parents, guardians, and the public that any breach of conduct would not go unpunished.