Delta State University, Abraka, has rusticated a 200-level student of the Department of Microbiology, Ezi Ugoma, for four semesters over her involvement in filming a dying colleague who allegedly suffered complications following an abortion. The disturbing video, which surfaced on social media earlier this week, drew widespread condemnation from the public, prompting swift disciplinary action by the university’s management. The decision was reportedly taken after an emergency meeting of the institution’s Senate, which described Ugoma’s conduct as “grossly unethical and inhumane.”
Jocomms Correspondent reports that the university’s statement emphasized its zero-tolerance policy toward acts that undermine human dignity or bring the institution’s name into disrepute. According to sources within the university, Ugoma was found guilty of violating the students’ code of conduct by filming and circulating footage of the victim instead of seeking medical help. The management noted that her four-semester rustication is meant to serve as both punishment and deterrence to others who may act irresponsibly in similar situations.
The incident has reignited conversations around ethics, social media behavior, and the need for compassion among students in crisis situations. As investigations into the circumstances surrounding the victim’s death continue, many are asking whether stricter digital conduct regulations should now be enforced in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Will this tragic episode push universities to act faster against the misuse of social media on campus? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.
