Delta varsity student rusticated for filming dying schoolmate

A student, Ezi Ugoma, of the Delta State University, DELSU, has been rusticated for filming and uploading a video of a dying schoolmate.

DELSU, in a letter signed by the Principal Assistant Registrar (Students), Ughwumiakpor A., on behalf of the Deputy Registrar, stated that Ugoma was found guilty of breaching her matriculation oath.

“You will recall that you appeared before the Students Disciplinary Committee (SDC) held on Thursday 21, Friday 22nd and Monday 25th August, 2025 to defend yourself against the underlisted allegations: Act of gross misconduct. Breach of matriculation oath arising from a case of inappropriate filming with a mobile handset, the scene of a dying student at the University Health Centre on TikTok. After due consideration of the Committee’s report, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Samuel O. Asagba, has approved the recommendation of the Committee, that you be rusticated for four (4) semesters on the offence of assault, with effect from 2025/2026 academic session. You are to resume studies with effect from 2027/2028 academic session,” they wrote.

Ugoma’s stepfather reportedly reacted furiously to the news, informing Ugoma of his decision to no longer sponsor her education. He also stated that he plans to send her back to the village.

Oseni Rufai, a broadcast journalist, however, spoke against the university’s decision while pleading with the stepfather to have a rethink on his decision.

“I’m writing to you this morning regarding an unjustifiable two years suspension that was given to a 200 level biotechnology student from Delta State University, Abraka, over a video that she uploaded on her TikTok account about girls not getting involved in abortions as clearly stated in her caption. Please sir do not allow this injustice to stand as this young lady’s future is about to be shattered and cut short. In addition to the pandemonium, her stepfather had vehemently told her to kiss her education goodbye forever, and that she should prepare to go back to the village. Please sir, don’t allow this to happen to her, we need your help, please intervene. I look forward to hearing from you sir, thank you,” Rufai wrote..