The management of Babcock University has reacted to a viral video of a student assaulting a 100-level student over a pair of slippers.
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The video, which surfaced on social media on Wednesday, had attracted outrage over the student’s assault on the fresher.
Joshua Suleiman, the institution’s Director of Marketing and Communications, in a statement made available to journalists, condemned the attack on the new student.
He said the matter is being investigated by the management of the institution.
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“The attention of Babcock University Administration has been drawn to a recent video clip on social media showing a scuffle between two 100-level students of the institution,” he said.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the fight resulted from lack of restraint by a student who alleged his roommate of using his pair of slippers without his permission/consent.
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“With our zero tolerance for bullying, and physical violence of any form, the university administration finds this conduct abominable and most unacceptable and is, therefore, taking appropriate steps to address it accordingly.
“The university also condemns the conduct of the students who, rather than separating the two students fighting, and or reporting same to the authorities immediately, instead concentrated on video-recording the incident.
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“As an institution of conscientiousness, Babcock University will continue to create a safe, as well as upholds its values of mutual respect and peaceful co-existence among our students. We are committed to pursuing our goal to nurture God-fearing leaders for Nigeria and beyond.”
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