DELSU suspends student accused of filming dying student

The management of Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has suspended a 200-level Biotechnology student, Ezi Ugoma, for sharing a disturbing TikTok video showing a dying student at the institution’s health centre.

Ugoma was accused of filming a fellow student who was, allegedly, suffering from abortion complications and uploading the footage to TikTok, sparking outrage among students and the public.

In a letter dated 21 October 2025, signed by the Principal Assistant Registrar (Students), Ughwumiakpor A., on behalf of the Deputy Registrar (Students), the university described Ugoma’s action as “gross misconduct” and a violation of her matriculation oath.

According to the letter, the case was first presented before the Students’ Disciplinary Committee (SDC), which sat on 21, 22, and 25 August 2025. The committee, after deliberating on the evidence and hearing Ugoma’s defence, recommended her rustication for four semesters.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Samuel Asagba, subsequently approved the recommendation, with the suspension taking effect from the 2025/2026 academic session. This means Ugoma will not be eligible to resume her studies until the 2027/2028 session.

The disciplinary letter partly read:

“After due consideration of the Committee’s report, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samuel O. Asagba, has approved the recommendation that you be rusticated for four (4) semesters with effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.”

The management emphasised that Ugoma’s conduct not only violated the ethical standards expected of DELSU students but also brought the university’s image into disrepute.

“Your action constitutes gross misconduct and a breach of your matriculation oath,” the letter stated.

Copies of the disciplinary decision have been sent to Ugoma’s sponsors and other relevant university authorities, underscoring DELSU’s commitment to upholding discipline and ethical responsibility within its community.

A fuller excerpt of the letter read:

“You will recall that you appeared before the Students’ Disciplinary Committee (SDC) held on Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd, and Monday 25th August 2025, to defend yourself against the allegation of gross misconduct — a breach of your matriculation oath — arising from the inappropriate filming of a dying student at the University Health Centre and posting the footage on TikTok.

“After due consideration of the Committee’s report, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Asagba, has approved the recommendation that you be rusticated for four (4) semesters with effect from the 2025/2026 academic session. You are to resume your studies in the 2027/2028 session.”

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