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Reactions as Benue varsity lecturer assaults student during class (Video)

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2 months ago

July 15, 2024

Mr. Ichor Tersagh

Reactions as Benue varsity lecturer assaults student during class (Video)

A viral video showing a lecturer, Mr. Ichor Tersagh, at the Benue State University (BSU) in Makurdi, physically assaulting a young man has sparked outrage on social media.

According to sources, Mr. Ichor Tersagh is a visiting lecturer at Benue State University (BSU) from the Department of Microbiology at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi.

From the video obtained by GWG.ng online, Tersagh was seen grabbing the man by the collar, slapping and striking the student on the head with his fist, repeatedly.

A student who pleaded anonymity revealed that a group of students, including a 100-level student, accidentally walked into Mr. Tersagh’s lecture room, not realizing that a class was already underway.

The student said, “We 300 level students were having a lecture with the man – the lawless lecturer and our 100 level students were supposed to have a lecture at the same venue.

“Normally, our class was to last for two hours, from 10 am to 12 am. It seems those who produced the timetable made a mistake because the 100 level students were also supposed to have a class by 11am at the same venue.

“To them, the lecture theater should be free, so they were trooping in trying to get a space not knowing that a lecturer was still in class. That was how this man asked the young student to come back and started assaulting him physically.”

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However, others claim that the victim of the assault was not a student but a hawker. Whatever, those who reacted said that whether student or hawker that the victim should not have been so assaulted.

The action of the lecturer has since sparked condemnation online. See some reactions from netizens on X:

@peculiarpat1 said, “If this young man decides to fight for his right instantly, you will see some people start shouting that he doesn’t have respect. How on earth could a lecturer shamefully assault another adult in this manner?”

@musty said, “People went through all these and survived, in fact it made us who we are today.”

@SamuelIse3 reacted, “What is this nonsense, if the boy reacts now some people will blame him, what kind of treatment is this for God sake.

@sp_OJOAGBA said, “That boy wasn’t a student but one of those guys that hawk around school premises. This came into the class to sell biro while the prof Tersagh Ichor was lecturing, you can fact check my info.”

@PeterPentec replied @sp_OJOAGBA, “And? How does this justify such a brutal attack? If he interrupted the class you ask him to leave or have campus security escort him out. If that boy sues the prof you can be sure he’ll walk home with good compensation..”

@Stancherrie replied, “Even at that. He was very wrong to have physically attacked the young man that way.”

@GlobalScholar01 replied, “The so-called lecturer openly visiting violence and bodily harm on a vulnerable, helpless youth. He is a disgrace to the teaching profession and his age, without the value of self control.”

Reactions as Benue varsity lecturer assaults student during class (Video)

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Adamawa man arrested for allegedly defiling daughter

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11 hours ago

September 12, 2024

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Adamawa State Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje

Adamawa man arrested for allegedly defiling daughter

In Adamawa State, 35-year-old Muhammad Auwal has been arrested by the Nigeria Police for allegedly defiling his 14-year-old daughter.

The arrest took place on September 11, 2024, according to a statement from the state police command.

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Public Relations Officer Suleiman Nguroje confirmed that Auwal has confessed to the crime.

The police are now preparing to charge him in court. The case has sparked significant concern, highlighting the serious issue of sexual assault within families.

Adamawa man arrested for allegedly defiling daughter

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NAF airstrike kills 28 terrorists in Niger State

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12 hours ago

September 12, 2024

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NAF airstrike kills 28 terrorists in Niger State

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced that Operation Whirl Punch eliminated at least 28 terrorists in Niger’s Shiroro area on Wednesday.

This information was released in a statement by Capt. Kabiru Ali, NAF’s Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, on Thursday in Abuja.

Ali explained that the operation targeted criminal elements terrorizing communities in the area.

The successful air mission was conducted on September 11, following a request for air support from friendly forces.

According to Ali, NAF air assets observed over 100 terrorists engaging friendly forces in a intense battle.

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“After confirming the positions of friendly troops, the NAF conducted precision airstrikes on the terrorists’ positions.

“The strikes were devastating, neutralizing dozens of terrorists in successive passes.

“As of the time of reporting, 28 bodies had been recovered from the target area, with several more terrorists, weapons, and burnt motorcycles still being cleared,” he said.

Ali emphasized that the successful operation highlights NAF’s dedication to protecting Nigeria and supporting other security agencies in combating criminality.

“Nigerians can be assured that NAF will continue to conduct air operations, both independently and in collaboration with surface forces.”

“This is to eliminate all threats to the peace, prosperity, and security of our great nation,” he said.

NAF airstrike kills 28 terrorists in Niger State

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Fire razes Kogi phone market, goods worth millions lost

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12 hours ago

September 12, 2024

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Fire razes Kogi phone market, goods worth millions lost

A devastating fire outbreak has destroyed properties worth millions of naira at the GSM Village near Kpata Market in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, was reportedly caused by a power surge.

Eyewitnesses and residents nearby confirmed that the outbreak began due to a high voltage surge that damaged electrical appliances in surrounding homes. Traders were unable to salvage any goods as the inferno quickly spread out of control.

Muhammed Yahaya, one of the affected shop owners, shared his ordeal. “I received a call around 5:30 am, informing me that the market was on fire. By the time I arrived, many shops were already burnt down. Based on what people around the area said, the high voltage is likely what triggered the fire. Fans, lights, and other electrical items in the neighbouring houses were also damaged,” he explained.

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Yahaya added that many shop owners had just restocked their inventory earlier in the week, making the loss even more devastating.

Appealing to the Kogi State Government for assistance, Yahaya expressed hope that authorities would provide financial support and help rebuild the GSM Village.

“We are mostly young, resourceful graduates who created jobs for ourselves. The properties we nurtured for over 15 years were destroyed in an hour. We need the government’s intervention to recover from this tragedy,” he pleaded.

Moses Felix, the Financial Secretary of the Kogi Association of Phones and Accessories Dealers (KAPAD), also spoke about the impact of the inferno.

“I lost everything in my shop, including newly arrived goods. It’s overwhelming. I am a married man with children, and this fire has wiped out my livelihood. I employ three boys who depend on me, and now they too are without jobs,” Felix lamented, visibly distressed.

As of the time of this report, fire service officials were still working to extinguish the fire. A full assessment of the damage is expected once the fire is completely put out.