Drama as Lecturer and Female Student Exchange Blows During Class in Bayelsa (Video)

A dramatic scene unfolded at Niger Delta University (NDU) in Bayelsa State when a heated disagreement between a lecturer and a female student spiraled into a physical confrontation inside a lecture hall.

The incident, captured on video and now trending across social media platforms, has sparked outrage and reignited discussions about professionalism, respect, and discipline within Nigeria’s academic institutions.

Eyewitness accounts suggest the conflict began over a mobile phone dispute. The lecturer allegedly seized the student’s phone during class, prompting her to demand it back. When the lecturer refused, the situation escalated.

The student reportedly grabbed the lecturer’s phone and smashed it on the floor, which allegedly provoked the lecturer into physically striking her.

The viral video shows the lecturer landing a punch as chaos erupted, with students shouting and trying to intervene.

The footage has generated thousands of comments online. Many Nigerians condemned the lecturer’s actions, arguing that violence from an educator is unacceptable under any circumstance. Others, however, criticized the student’s alleged conduct as provocative and disrespectful, insisting that both parties should face disciplinary action.

On X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, the hashtags #NDU and #Bayelsa began trending, with calls for the university to respond swiftly.

So far, Niger Delta University has not released an official statement on the incident. It remains unclear whether disciplinary measures will be taken against the lecturer, the student, or both. The silence from the institution has only intensified public curiosity.