Students of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) have called for an investigation following an alleged assault involving a final year student during a FYB celebration at the university’s stadium.
The incident reportedly occurred as final year students gathered on campus to celebrate the completion of their examinations and mark the end series of their undergraduate studies.
A video of the alleged incident has been circulating on social media, prompting reactions from students and other members of the university community. Accounts accompanying the footage identify the student allegedly assaulted as a 400 level Marketing student at the institution.
According to eyewitness accounts shared in connection with the video, the person seen assaulting the student was identified as an individual believed to be the caretaker of the University of Port Harcourt stadium. Newscuddle has not independently verified the person’s identity or official position at the stadium.
The footage appears to show a heated verbal confrontation between the student and the individual before the situation allegedly escalated into physical violence. The individual is then seen breaking a bottle on the student’s head, according to accounts accompanying the video.
The circumstances that led to the confrontation remain unclear. It has not been independently established what was said during the verbal exchange, what triggered the escalation or whether there were events immediately before the recording began.
The incident has generated concern among students and other members of the university community, with several people calling for the matter to be properly investigated and for appropriate action to be taken if wrongdoing is established.
The reported assault occurred during a celebration marking the completion of the students’ academic programme. Final year celebrations, commonly referred to by students as FYB celebrations, are held to mark the end of an undergraduate journey and the transition from university life.
For many students, completing their final examinations represents the culmination of several years of lectures, assignments, examinations, projects and other academic requirements. Such celebrations are therefore often viewed as an important milestone in the university experience.
The reported confrontation has shifted attention from the students’ celebration to concerns about safety and accountability on campus. Students calling for justice have urged the relevant authorities to establish exactly what happened and determine whether disciplinary or legal measures are warranted.
Some students have also appealed to those with information about the incident to provide it to the appropriate authorities rather than relying solely on social media reports. This is particularly important as videos circulating online may not capture the events leading up to or following an incident.
At the time of publication, Newscuddle has not independently verified the identities of the individuals seen in the footage, the alleged position of the person identified as the stadium caretaker, or circumstances surrounding the confrontation. There’s no official statement from the University of Port Harcourt Management and Student Union Government specifically addressing the incident.
The university and relevant law enforcement authorities would be expected to establish the facts if a formal investigation is opened. Any disciplinary action would depend on the findings of such an investigation.
Newscuddle will continue to monitor developments and update this report if the University of Port Harcourt, the Nigeria Police Force or other credible sources provide verified information concerning the incident.
Students and members of the public are advised to exercise caution when sharing information about the incident, particularly when identifying individuals or making allegations based solely on the circulating video. Establishing the full circumstances through a proper investigation remains essential before definitive conclusions are reached.
