A 400-level student identified as “Captain Walz”, from the Department of Microbiology, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has reportedly beaten a female lecturer of the institution to coma.
It was gathered that he had gone to the lecturer’s office on Thursday, November 11. 2021, to demand her assistance because of his inability to observe the compulsory Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES).
The lecturer, whose name was given as Mrs Zakariya, who is also the student’s project supervisor was said to have refused to help him.
Following the lecturer’s refusal, Walz reportedly became upset and assaulted the lecturer, inflicting severe injuries on her.
Mrs Zakariya was instantly rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Confirming the incident, the institution’s Director of Corporate Affairs Mr. Kunle Akogun told Daily Trust that the lecturer is now in a stable condition.
“Yes, the incident is true but the lecturer is now in a stable condition. The Vice Chancellor, Prof Abdulkareem Age visited her in the company of some Deans and other university staff.
“They further described the incident as unfortunate and sad and assured that Walz will be brought to book.,” Akogun said.
He also opined that the Vice Chancellor of the university ordered that the victim be treated on the bill of the institution.
